1998 Honda NSX vs. 1983 Opel Senator
To start off, 1998 Honda NSX is newer by 15 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1983 Opel Senator. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1983 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda NSX weights approximately 90 kg more than 1983 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 Honda NSX (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Opel Senator. (189 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1998 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda NSX | 1983 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | NSX | Senator |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |
