2002 Honda Insight vs. 1990 Opel Senator
To start off, 2002 Honda Insight is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Opel Senator. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Opel Senator would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Opel Senator (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2002 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Senator weights approximately 730 kg more than 2002 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Opel Senator is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Opel Senator. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Insight, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Opel Senator (275 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Insight | 1990 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Insight | Senator |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 994 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2740 mm |
