1993 Lotec Testa de Oro vs. 1990 Opel Senator
To start off, 1993 Lotec Testa de Oro is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Opel Senator. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Opel Senator would be higher. At 4,943 cc, 1993 Lotec Testa de Oro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Lotec Testa de Oro (742 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 540 more horse power than 1990 Opel Senator. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lotec Testa de Oro should accelerate faster than 1990 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lotec Testa de Oro weights approximately 80 kg more than 1990 Opel Senator. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1993 Lotec Testa de Oro (900 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 625 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Opel Senator. (275 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 Lotec Testa de Oro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Lotec Testa de Oro | 1990 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Lotec | Opel |
| Model | Testa de Oro | Senator |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 2969 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 742 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 900 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 347 km/hour | 224 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1570 kg |
