1978 Opel Senator vs. 1970 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1978 Opel Senator is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Peugeot 504 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 120 more horse power than 1970 Peugeot 504. (57 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1970 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Senator weights approximately 275 kg more than 1970 Peugeot 504. 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 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Peugeot 504. (126 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Opel Senator | 1970 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Opel | Peugeot |
Model | Senator | 504 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2969 cc | 2110 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2750 mm |