1975 Fiat 130 vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 1978 Opel Senator is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Senator (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1975 Fiat 130. (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1975 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Senator weights approximately 490 kg more than 1975 Fiat 130. 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, 1975 Fiat 130 (249 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Senator. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1975 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Fiat 130 | 1978 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | 130 | Senator |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3235 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 249 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |
