2002 Jaguar XJ vs. 1987 Opel Senator
To start off, 2002 Jaguar XJ is newer by 15 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 3,248 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jaguar XJ (240 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1987 Opel Senator. (178 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1987 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 174 kg more than 1987 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, 2002 Jaguar XJ (316 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Opel Senator. (240 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2002 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Jaguar XJ | 1987 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Jaguar | Opel |
| Model | XJ | Senator |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3248 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6350 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 316 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4350 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2690 mm |
