1978 Opel Senator vs. 1978 Simca 2 Litres
To start off, both 1978 Opel Senator and 1978 Simca 2 Litres were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Senator weights approximately 360 kg more than 1978 Simca 2 Litres.
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. 1978 Simca 2 Litres has automatic transmission and 1978 Opel Senator has manual transmission. 1978 Opel Senator will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Simca 2 Litres will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Opel Senator | 1978 Simca 2 Litres | |
Make | Opel | Simca |
Model | Senator | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2969 cc | 1981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2670 mm |