1968 Lotus 49 vs. 1987 Opel Senator

To start off, 1987 Opel Senator is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Lotus 49. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Lotus 49 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Lotus 49 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lotus 49 (405 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1987 Opel Senator. (178 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lotus 49 should accelerate faster than 1987 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Opel Senator weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1968 Lotus 49.

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. 1987 Opel Senator has automatic transmission and 1968 Lotus 49 has manual transmission. 1968 Lotus 49 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.

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