1978 Opel Senator vs. 1984 Porsche 944
To start off, 1984 Porsche 944 is newer by 6 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 2,488 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Porsche 944 (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1978 Opel Senator. (136 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Porsche 944 weights approximately 555 kg more than 1978 Opel Senator. 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, 1984 Porsche 944 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Senator. (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1984 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Opel Senator | 1984 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Opel | Porsche |
Model | Senator | 944 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2488 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 136 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |