2009 BMW 120 vs. 1990 Opel Senator
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 19 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 27 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Senator weights approximately 244 kg more than 2009 BMW 120. 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, 2009 BMW 120 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Opel Senator. (275 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Opel Senator. 2009 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 1990 Opel Senator has manual transmission. 1990 Opel Senator will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 120 | 1990 Opel Senator | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 120 | Senator |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 226 km/hour | 224 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 75 L |
