1978 Opel Senator vs. 1975 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1978 Opel Senator is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Opel Kadett 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 (170 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1975 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Senator weights approximately 550 kg more than 1975 Opel Kadett. 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 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Kadett. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Opel Senator | 1975 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Senator | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 43 L |
