1976 Fiat 131 vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 1978 Opel Senator is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Fiat 131 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) has 83 more horse power than 1976 Fiat 131. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1976 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Fiat 131 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1978 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. Let's talk about torque, 1978 Opel Senator (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Fiat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Fiat 131. 1978 Opel Senator has automatic transmission and 1976 Fiat 131 has manual transmission. 1976 Fiat 131 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Opel Senator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Fiat 131 | 1978 Opel Senator | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | 131 | Senator |
Year Released | 1976 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 136 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2690 mm |