2009 BMW 320 vs. 1987 Opel Senator
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 22 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 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Opel Senator (178 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Opel Senator weights approximately 11 kg more than 2009 BMW 320. 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, 1987 Opel Senator (240 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (191 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1987 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 320 | 1987 Opel Senator | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 320 | Senator |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Top Speed | 228 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
