1999 Infiniti Q45 vs. 1983 Opel Senator
To start off, 1999 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 16 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 4,128 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Infiniti Q45 (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1983 Opel Senator. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1983 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 439 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, 1999 Infiniti Q45 (378 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Opel Senator. (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Infiniti Q45 | 1983 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Infiniti | Opel |
| Model | Q45 | Senator |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4128 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 378 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 95.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1759 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2690 mm |
