1972 Jaguar Sovereign vs. 1979 Opel Senator
To start off, 1979 Opel Senator is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Jaguar Sovereign. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Jaguar Sovereign would be higher. At 5,342 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Jaguar Sovereign is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign weights approximately 610 kg more than 1979 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. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign has automatic transmission and 1979 Opel Senator has manual transmission. 1979 Opel Senator will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Jaguar Sovereign | 1979 Opel Senator | |
Make | Jaguar | Opel |
Model | Sovereign | Senator |
Year Released | 1972 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5342 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2690 mm |