1974 Mazda 818 vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 1978 Opel Senator is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Senator (170 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Senator weights approximately 340 kg more than 1974 Mazda 818. 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 (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mazda 818 | 1978 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | 818 | Senator |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2740 mm |
