1976 Lancia Stratos 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 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Lancia Stratos would be higher. At 2,419 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Lancia Stratos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1978 Opel Senator. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Senator weights approximately 355 kg more than 1976 Lancia Stratos.
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, 1976 Lancia Stratos (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Senator. (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1976 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Lancia Stratos | 1978 Opel Senator | |
Make | Lancia | Opel |
Model | Stratos | Senator |
Year Released | 1976 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2419 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2690 mm |