1978 Opel Senator vs. 1978 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, both 1978 Opel Senator and 1978 Toyota Sprinter were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,488 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Senator (136 HP) has 76 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Sprinter. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Sprinter weights approximately 50 kg more than 1978 Opel Senator.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Opel Senator (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Sprinter. (97 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Opel Senator | 1978 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Senator | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2380 mm |
