1977 Nissan Skyline vs. 1978 Opel Senator

To start off, 1978 Opel Senator is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Skyline 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 @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Skyline. (135 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 355 kg more than 1978 Opel Senator.

Because 1978 Opel Senator is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Opel Senator. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Nissan Skyline, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Skyline. (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Skyline.

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