2007 BMW 320 vs. 1990 Opel Senator
To start off, 2007 BMW 320 is newer by 17 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, 1990 Opel Senator (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2007 BMW 320. (149 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Senator weights approximately 140 kg more than 2007 BMW 320. 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, 1990 Opel Senator (275 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 320 | 1990 Opel Senator | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 320 | Senator |
Year Released | 2007 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 218 km/hour | 224 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |