1948 GAZ M-20 vs. 1978 Opel Senator

To start off, 1978 Opel Senator is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 2,120 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 GAZ M-20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Senator (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1948 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1948 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1978 Opel Senator.

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, 1978 Opel Senator (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 GAZ M-20. (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 GAZ M-20. 1978 Opel Senator has automatic transmission and 1948 GAZ M-20 has manual transmission. 1948 GAZ M-20 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Opel Senator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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