2000 Honda NSX vs. 1987 Opel Senator
To start off, 2000 Honda NSX is newer by 13 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1987 Opel Senator. (178 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1987 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Opel Senator weights approximately 76 kg more than 2000 Honda NSX.
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 Honda NSX (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Opel Senator. (240 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2000 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Opel Senator. 1987 Opel Senator has automatic transmission and 2000 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 2000 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Opel Senator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda NSX | 1987 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | NSX | Senator |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
