1978 Mazda RX-2 vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, both 1978 Mazda RX-2 and 1978 Opel Senator were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Senator (180 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1978 Mazda RX-2. (118 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda RX-2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Senator weights approximately 535 kg more than 1978 Mazda RX-2. 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, 1978 Opel Senator (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda RX-2. (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda RX-2.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Mazda RX-2 | 1978 Opel Senator | |
Make | Mazda | Opel |
Model | RX-2 | Senator |
Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2290 cc | 2969 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2690 mm |