1978 Opel Senator vs. 1964 Rover P5
To start off, 1978 Opel Senator is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Senator (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1964 Rover P5. (119 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1964 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Rover P5 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1978 Opel Senator.
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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Rover P5. (219 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Rover P5. 1964 Rover P5 has automatic transmission and 1978 Opel Senator has manual transmission. 1978 Opel Senator will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Rover P5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Opel Senator | 1964 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Opel | Rover |
| Model | Senator | P5 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 52 L |
