1995 Nissan Serena vs. 1983 Opel Senator

To start off, 1995 Nissan Serena 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 2,283 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Nissan Serena is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Opel Senator (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Serena. (74 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Serena weights approximately 190 kg more than 1983 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, 1983 Opel Senator (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Serena. (145 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1983 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Serena.

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