2005 BMW 530 vs. 1983 Opel Senator
To start off, 2005 BMW 530 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Opel Senator. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Opel Senator would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1983 Opel Senator. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1983 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 530 weights approximately 291 kg more than 1983 Opel Senator. 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, 2005 BMW 530 (301 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Opel Senator. (189 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 530 | 1983 Opel Senator | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 530 | Senator |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |
