2004 Maserati MC12 vs. 1990 Opel Senator
To start off, 2004 Maserati MC12 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 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Maserati MC12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Maserati MC12 (622 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 420 more horse power than 1990 Opel Senator. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Maserati MC12 should accelerate faster than 1990 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Senator weights approximately 235 kg more than 2004 Maserati MC12.
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 Maserati MC12 (652 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 377 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Opel Senator. (275 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Maserati MC12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Maserati MC12 | 1990 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Maserati | Opel |
| Model | MC12 | Senator |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 622 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 652 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 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 | 1335 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2100 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 75 L |
