1996 Ferrari 550 vs. 1990 Opel Senator
To start off, 1996 Ferrari 550 is newer by 6 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 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1990 Opel Senator. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1990 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 120 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, 1996 Ferrari 550 (568 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Opel Senator. (275 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ferrari 550 | 1990 Opel Senator | |
Make | Ferrari | Opel |
Model | 550 | Senator |
Year Released | 1996 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5474 cc | 2969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 485 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 568 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.1:1 |
Top Speed | 320 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 | 1690 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 75 L |