1963 Fiat 500 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 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,488 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Senator (136 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1963 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Senator weights approximately 250 kg more than 1963 Fiat 500. 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 (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat 500. 1978 Opel Senator has automatic transmission and 1963 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1963 Fiat 500 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:
1963 Fiat 500 | 1978 Opel Senator | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | 500 | Senator |
Year Released | 1963 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 36 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2690 mm |