2002 BMW 318 vs. 1986 Opel Senator
To start off, 2002 BMW 318 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Opel Senator. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Opel Senator would be higher. At 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Opel Senator (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2002 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 318 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1986 Opel Senator.
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, 2002 BMW 318 (281 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Senator. (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 318 | 1986 Opel Senator | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 318 | Senator |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
