1957 Lotus Seven vs. 1987 Opel Senator
To start off, 1987 Opel Senator is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Opel Senator (178 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1957 Lotus Seven. (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1957 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Opel Senator weights approximately 786 kg more than 1957 Lotus Seven. 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, 1987 Opel Senator (240 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lotus Seven. (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1987 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lotus Seven. 1987 Opel Senator has automatic transmission and 1957 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1957 Lotus Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Opel Senator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Lotus Seven | 1987 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Lotus | Opel |
| Model | Seven | Senator |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 70 L |
