1978 Opel Senator vs. 1977 Seat 133
To start off, 1978 Opel Senator is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Seat 133. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Seat 133 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 (180 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1977 Seat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1977 Seat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Senator weights approximately 799 kg more than 1977 Seat 133. 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 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Seat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Seat 133.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Opel Senator | 1977 Seat 133 | |
Make | Opel | Seat |
Model | Senator | 133 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2969 cc | 843 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 696 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2030 mm |