1978 Opel Senator vs. 1964 Skoda Felicia
To start off, 1978 Opel Senator is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Skoda Felicia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Skoda Felicia would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Senator (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1964 Skoda Felicia. (49 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1964 Skoda Felicia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Senator weights approximately 595 kg more than 1964 Skoda Felicia. 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 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Skoda Felicia. (74 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Skoda Felicia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Opel Senator | 1964 Skoda Felicia | |
| Make | Opel | Skoda |
| Model | Senator | Felicia |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 30 L |
