1962 Fiat Berline vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 1978 Opel Senator is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat Berline would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Fiat Berline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 115 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Senator weights approximately 65 kg more than 1962 Fiat Berline.
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, 1962 Fiat Berline (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Senator. (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1962 Fiat Berline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Fiat Berline | 1978 Opel Senator | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | Berline | Senator |
Year Released | 1962 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2279 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2690 mm |