1996 Mazda 626 vs. 1990 Opel Senator
To start off, 1996 Mazda 626 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 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Opel Senator (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1996 Mazda 626. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1996 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Senator weights approximately 365 kg more than 1996 Mazda 626. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Opel Senator (275 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mazda 626. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Mazda 626 | 1990 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | 626 | Senator |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2740 mm |
