2000 Bentley Continental vs. 1983 Opel Senator
To start off, 2000 Bentley Continental is newer by 17 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bentley Continental (380 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1983 Opel Senator. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1983 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1046 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, 2000 Bentley Continental (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 528 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Opel Senator. (189 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bentley Continental | 1983 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Bentley | Opel |
| Model | Continental | Senator |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 717 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2690 mm |
