2004 BMW 118 vs. 1990 Opel Senator
To start off, 2004 BMW 118 is newer by 14 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 82 more horse power than 2004 BMW 118. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Senator weights approximately 185 kg more than 2004 BMW 118. 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, 2004 BMW 118 (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Opel Senator. (275 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 118 | 1990 Opel Senator | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 118 | Senator |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.2:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 224 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |
