1994 Lotus Esprit vs. 1987 Opel Senator
To start off, 1994 Lotus Esprit is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Opel Senator. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Opel Senator would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Lotus Esprit (264 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1987 Opel Senator. (178 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1987 Opel Senator.
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, 1994 Lotus Esprit (480 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Opel Senator. (240 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1994 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Opel Senator. 1987 Opel Senator has automatic transmission and 1994 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1994 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Opel Senator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Lotus Esprit | 1987 Opel Senator | |
Make | Lotus | Opel |
Model | Esprit | Senator |
Year Released | 1994 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2172 cc | 2969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 264 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 69.8 mm |
Top Speed | 267 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |