1978 Opel Senator vs. 1976 Porsche 936
To start off, 1978 Opel Senator is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Porsche 936. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Porsche 936 would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Porsche 936 (573 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 403 more horse power than 1978 Opel Senator. (170 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Porsche 936 should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Senator weights approximately 640 kg more than 1976 Porsche 936.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Opel Senator | 1976 Porsche 936 | |
Make | Opel | Porsche |
Model | Senator | 936 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2969 cc | 2142 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 573 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 700 kg |