1963 BMW 700 vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 1978 Opel Senator is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 BMW 700 would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Senator (170 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1963 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1963 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Senator weights approximately 674 kg more than 1963 BMW 700. 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, 1978 Opel Senator (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 BMW 700 | 1978 Opel Senator | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 700 | Senator |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 95.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 6.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 666 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
