2007 BMW 530 vs. 1990 Opel Senator
To start off, 2007 BMW 530 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 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1990 Opel Senator. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1990 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 530 weights approximately 100 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.
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, 2007 BMW 530 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Opel Senator. (275 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 530 | 1990 Opel Senator | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 530 | Senator |
Year Released | 2007 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2991 cc | 2969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 224 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |