Bristol 603 (1982 – 1994) vs Opel Senator (1983 – 1987): specs compared
The Opel Senator is the more powerful of the two, with up to 180 hp against 172 hp. The Bristol 603 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.1 s against 9.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 241 km/h against 210 km/h. The Opel Senator is the lighter car, from 1,335 kg against 1,746 kg. At 4,910 mm, the Bristol 603 is 69 mm longer than the Opel Senator.
| Specification |
Bristol
603
1982 – 1994
|
Opel
Senator
1983 – 1987
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Documented years | 1982 – 1994 | 1983 – 1987 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 172 hp | 86 – 179 hp |
| Torque | — | 182 – 248 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.1 s | 9.0 – 16.5 s |
| Top speed | 241 km/h | 167 – 210 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 7.6 – 10.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,910 mm | 4,841 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,430 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,896 mm | 2,680 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,746 kg | 1,335 – 1,370 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.