1973 Honda Civic 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 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Honda Civic 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 83 more horse power than 1973 Honda Civic. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Senator weights approximately 115 kg more than 1973 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Opel Senator is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Opel Senator. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda Civic. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Honda Civic | 1978 Opel Senator | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Senator |
Year Released | 1973 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1168 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2690 mm |