2009 BMW 630 vs. 1985 Opel Senator
To start off, 2009 BMW 630 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Opel Senator. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Opel Senator would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 630 (268 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1985 Opel Senator. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1985 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 630 weights approximately 282 kg more than 1985 Opel Senator. 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 630 (320 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Opel Senator. (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 630 | 1985 Opel Senator | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 630 | Senator |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1608 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2690 mm |
