2006 GMC Envoy vs. 1990 Opel Senator
To start off, 2006 GMC Envoy is newer by 16 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 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Envoy (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1990 Opel Senator. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 1990 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Envoy weights approximately 1089 kg more than 1990 Opel Senator. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 GMC Envoy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Opel Senator. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 GMC Envoy 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, 2006 GMC Envoy (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Opel Senator. (275 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Envoy | 1990 Opel Senator | |
| Make | GMC | Opel |
| Model | Envoy | Senator |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2659 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 75 L |
