2005 BMW 525 vs. 1990 Opel Senator
To start off, 2005 BMW 525 is newer by 15 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, 2005 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1990 Opel Senator. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 525 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, 1990 Opel Senator (275 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 525. 2005 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1990 Opel Senator has manual transmission. 1990 Opel Senator will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 525 | 1990 Opel Senator | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 525 | Senator |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 224 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
