1960 Lotus Seven vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 1978 Opel Senator is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,977 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Senator (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1960 Lotus Seven. (36 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1960 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Senator weights approximately 900 kg more than 1960 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. 1978 Opel Senator has automatic transmission and 1960 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1960 Lotus Seven 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.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Lotus Seven | 1978 Opel Senator | |
Make | Lotus | Opel |
Model | Seven | Senator |
Year Released | 1960 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 946 cc | 1977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 435 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 43 L |