1977 Austin Marina vs. 1987 Opel Senator
To start off, 1987 Opel Senator is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Austin Marina would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Opel Senator (178 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1977 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1977 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Opel Senator weights approximately 656 kg more than 1977 Austin Marina. 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, 1987 Opel Senator (240 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Austin Marina. 1987 Opel Senator has automatic transmission and 1977 Austin Marina has manual transmission. 1977 Austin Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Opel Senator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Austin Marina | 1987 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Austin | Opel |
| Model | Marina | Senator |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.7 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2690 mm |
