1978 Opel Senator vs. 1968 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, 1978 Opel Senator is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Triumph Vitesse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Triumph Vitesse would be higher. At 1,977 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Senator (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1968 Triumph Vitesse. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1968 Triumph Vitesse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Senator weights approximately 455 kg more than 1968 Triumph Vitesse. 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 (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Triumph Vitesse. (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Triumph Vitesse.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Opel Senator | 1968 Triumph Vitesse | |
| Make | Opel | Triumph |
| Model | Senator | Vitesse |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1977 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 53 L |
