1998 Bentley Turbo vs. 1987 Opel Senator
To start off, 1998 Bentley Turbo is newer by 11 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Bentley Turbo (395 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1987 Opel Senator. (178 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 1987 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 859 kg more than 1987 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, 1998 Bentley Turbo (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 560 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Opel Senator. (240 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bentley Turbo | 1987 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Bentley | Opel |
| Model | Turbo | Senator |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 800 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 70 L |
