2003 Noble M12 vs. 1990 Opel Senator
To start off, 2003 Noble M12 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 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Noble M12 (335 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1990 Opel Senator. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Noble M12 should accelerate faster than 1990 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Senator weights approximately 520 kg more than 2003 Noble M12.
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 Noble M12 (485 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Opel Senator. (275 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Noble M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Noble M12 | 1990 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Noble | Opel |
| Model | M12 | Senator |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 485 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| 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 | 1050 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2740 mm |
