1978 Opel Senator vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1979 Peugeot 505 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Opel Senator. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Opel Senator 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 50 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (130 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1979 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Senator weights approximately 260 kg more than 1979 Peugeot 505. 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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Peugeot 505. (185 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Peugeot 505. 1978 Opel Senator has automatic transmission and 1979 Peugeot 505 has manual transmission. 1979 Peugeot 505 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Opel Senator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Opel Senator | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Opel | Peugeot |
Model | Senator | 505 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2969 cc | 2164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2750 mm |