1951 Fiat 1400 vs. 1984 Opel Senator
To start off, 1984 Opel Senator is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Opel Senator (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1951 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1951 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Opel Senator weights approximately 190 kg more than 1951 Fiat 1400. 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, 1984 Opel Senator (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1984 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Fiat 1400 | 1984 Opel Senator | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | 1400 | Senator |
Year Released | 1951 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1393 cc | 2197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2690 mm |