1995 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1987 Opel Senator
To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 8 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, 1995 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1987 Opel Senator. (178 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1987 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Opel Senator weights approximately 236 kg more than 1995 Mazda RX-7.
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 Mazda RX-7 (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Opel Senator. (240 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1995 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Mazda RX-7 | 1987 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | RX-7 | Senator |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 70 L |
