2005 BMW 318 vs. 1985 Opel Senator
To start off, 2005 BMW 318 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Opel Senator. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Opel Senator would be higher. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Opel Senator (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Opel Senator weights approximately 26 kg more than 2005 BMW 318. 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, 1985 Opel Senator (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 318. (167 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1985 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 318 | 1985 Opel Senator | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 318 | Senator |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2690 mm |
