1978 Opel Senator vs. 1971 Rover 2000
To start off, 1978 Opel Senator is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Rover 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Rover 2000 would be higher. At 1,978 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Rover 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Senator (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1971 Rover 2000. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1971 Rover 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Senator weights approximately 40 kg more than 1971 Rover 2000. 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, 1971 Rover 2000 (172 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Senator. (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1971 Rover 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Senator. 1978 Opel Senator has automatic transmission and 1971 Rover 2000 has manual transmission. 1971 Rover 2000 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 Rover 2000 | |
| Make | Opel | Rover |
| Model | Senator | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1977 cc | 1978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2640 mm |
