2009 BMW 745 vs. 1987 Opel Senator
To start off, 2009 BMW 745 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 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 745 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1987 Opel Senator. (178 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1987 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 745 weights approximately 449 kg more than 1987 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 745 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Opel Senator. (240 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 745 | 1987 Opel Senator | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 745 | Senator |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |
