1995 BMW S3 vs. 1983 Opel Senator

To start off, 1995 BMW S3 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Opel Senator. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Opel Senator would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW S3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW S3 (338 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1983 Opel Senator. (85 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW S3 should accelerate faster than 1983 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW S3 weights approximately 315 kg more than 1983 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, 1995 BMW S3 (260 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Opel Senator. (193 Nm). This means 1995 BMW S3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Opel Senator.

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