2002 Opel Speedster vs. 1990 Opel Senator
To start off, 2002 Opel Speedster 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 57 more horse power than 2002 Opel Speedster. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 2002 Opel Speedster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Senator weights approximately 625 kg more than 2002 Opel Speedster. 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, 1990 Opel Senator (275 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Opel Speedster. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Opel Speedster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Opel Speedster | 1990 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Speedster | Senator |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 224 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |
