1978 Opel Senator vs. 1967 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1978 Opel Senator is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Rekord 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 42 more horse power than 1967 Opel Rekord. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Rekord weights approximately 305 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 (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Rekord. (160 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Opel Senator | 1967 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Opel | Opel |
Model | Senator | Rekord |
Year Released | 1978 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2488 cc | 2239 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 136 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2670 mm |