1978 Opel Senator vs. 1980 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1980 Triumph TR7 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 @ 5800 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1980 Triumph TR7. (91 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1980 Triumph TR7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Senator weights approximately 470 kg more than 1980 Triumph TR7. 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 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Triumph TR7. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Triumph TR7.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Opel Senator | 1980 Triumph TR7 | |
Make | Opel | Triumph |
Model | Senator | TR7 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2969 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2170 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |