1978 Opel Senator vs. 1985 Porsche 944
To start off, 1985 Porsche 944 is newer by 7 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, 1985 Porsche 944 (221 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1978 Opel Senator. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Senator weights approximately 205 kg more than 1985 Porsche 944.
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, 1985 Porsche 944 (330 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Senator. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1985 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 | 1985 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Opel | Porsche |
Model | Senator | 944 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2969 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |