1968 Moretti Spider Turismo vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 1978 Opel Senator is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo 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 107 more horse power than 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Senator weights approximately 110 kg more than 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo. 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 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo. (64 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo. 1978 Opel Senator has automatic transmission and 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo has manual transmission. 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo 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:
| 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo | 1978 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Moretti | Opel |
| Model | Spider Turismo | Senator |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 748 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2690 mm |
