2008 Honda NSX vs. 1987 Opel Senator
To start off, 2008 Honda NSX is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Opel Senator. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Opel Senator would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda NSX (252 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1987 Opel Senator. (178 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1987 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Opel Senator weights approximately 51 kg more than 2008 Honda NSX.
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, 2008 Honda NSX (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Opel Senator. (240 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda NSX | 1987 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | NSX | Senator |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Top Speed | 260 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
