1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 1978 Opel Senator is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car would be higher. At 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car (365 HP) has 185 more horse power than 1978 Opel Senator. (180 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Senator.
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, 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car (679 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 431 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Senator. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car | 1978 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Opel |
| Model | 442 Indy Pace Car | Senator |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7467 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 180 HP |
| Torque | 679 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.9 mm | 95.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 108 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
