2005 Morgan Plus 8 vs. 1987 Opel Senator
To start off, 2005 Morgan Plus 8 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Opel Senator. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Opel Senator would be higher. At 3,945 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Morgan Plus 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Morgan Plus 8 (187 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1987 Opel Senator. (178 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Morgan Plus 8 should accelerate faster than 1987 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Opel Senator weights approximately 426 kg more than 2005 Morgan Plus 8.
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 Morgan Plus 8 (305 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Opel Senator. (240 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Morgan Plus 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Opel Senator. 1987 Opel Senator has automatic transmission and 2005 Morgan Plus 8 has manual transmission. 2005 Morgan Plus 8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Opel Senator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Morgan Plus 8 | 1987 Opel Senator | |
Make | Morgan | Opel |
Model | Plus 8 | Senator |
Year Released | 2005 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3945 cc | 2969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 69.8 mm |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1536 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |