2003 Dodge Viper vs. 1990 Opel Senator
To start off, 2003 Dodge Viper is newer by 13 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 8,195 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Dodge Viper (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 298 more horse power than 1990 Opel Senator. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1990 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Senator weights approximately 47 kg more than 2003 Dodge Viper.
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, 2003 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 437 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Opel Senator. (275 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Dodge Viper | 1990 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Dodge | Opel |
| Model | Viper | Senator |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8195 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.4 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100.6 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
