1978 Opel Senator vs. 1980 Honda Ballade
To start off, 1980 Honda Ballade is newer by 2 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 (177 HP) has 103 more horse power than 1980 Honda Ballade. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1980 Honda Ballade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Senator weights approximately 670 kg more than 1980 Honda Ballade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Opel Senator is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Opel Senator. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Honda Ballade, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Ballade. (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Honda Ballade. 1980 Honda Ballade 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. 1980 Honda Ballade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Opel Senator | 1980 Honda Ballade | |
Make | Opel | Honda |
Model | Senator | Ballade |
Year Released | 1978 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2969 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 248 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 86.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2330 mm |