2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 1984 Opel Senator
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Opel Senator. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Opel Senator would be higher. At 2,494 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1984 Opel Senator. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 797 kg more than 1984 Opel Senator. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Opel Senator. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Opel Senator. (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Defender | 1984 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Land Rover | Opel |
| Model | Defender | Senator |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2690 mm |
