1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 1978 Opel Senator is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1978 Opel Senator. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 329 kg more than 1978 Opel Senator. 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, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Senator. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1978 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Opel |
| Model | V8 Volante | Senator |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 219 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2670 mm |
