1978 Opel Senator vs. 1985 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1985 Westfield ZEI 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 Westfield ZEI (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1978 Opel Senator. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Senator weights approximately 760 kg more than 1985 Westfield ZEI.
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 Westfield ZEI (292 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Senator. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1985 Westfield ZEI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Opel Senator | 1985 Westfield ZEI | |
Make | Opel | Westfield |
Model | Senator | ZEI |
Year Released | 1978 | 1985 |
Engine Size | 2969 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2340 mm |