1978 Opel Senator vs. 1971 Opel GT
To start off, 1978 Opel Senator is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel GT 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 26 more horse power than 1971 Opel GT. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel GT.
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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel GT. (152 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel GT. 1978 Opel Senator has automatic transmission and 1971 Opel GT has manual transmission. 1971 Opel GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Opel Senator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Opel Senator | 1971 Opel GT | |
Make | Opel | Opel |
Model | Senator | GT |
Year Released | 1978 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1977 cc | 1900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 69.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 53 L |