2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 1990 Opel Senator
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender 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 82 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1138 kg more than 1990 Opel Senator.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Opel Senator. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Opel Senator. (275 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Defender | 1990 Opel Senator | |
Make | Land Rover | Opel |
Model | Defender | Senator |
Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2402 cc | 2969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |