2004 BMW 530 vs. 1990 Opel Senator
To start off, 2004 BMW 530 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, 2004 BMW 530 (228 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1990 Opel Senator. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1990 Opel Senator.
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 530 (290 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Opel Senator. (275 Nm). This means 2004 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 530 | 1990 Opel Senator | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 530 | Senator |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2924 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
