2007 Nissan 1400 vs. 1990 Opel Senator
To start off, 2007 Nissan 1400 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 139 more horse power than 2007 Nissan 1400. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan 1400.
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 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan 1400 | 1990 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | 1400 | Senator |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1397 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 146 km/hour | 224 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 75 L |
