2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano vs. 1990 Opel Senator
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano 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) has 94 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (108 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 470 kg more than 1990 Opel Senator.
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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (270 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano | 1990 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Opel |
| Model | Viano | Senator |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2146 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 202 HP |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 224 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |
