1976 Mazda Familia 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 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 1,977 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Senator (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1976 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Senator weights approximately 535 kg more than 1976 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Opel Senator (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda Familia. (111 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mazda Familia | 1978 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | Familia | Senator |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1977 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2690 mm |
