1978 Opel Senator vs. 1988 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1988 Toyota Carina is newer by 10 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Carina (158 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1978 Opel Senator. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Senator weights approximately 303 kg more than 1988 Toyota Carina.
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, 1988 Toyota Carina, 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, 1988 Toyota Carina (190 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Senator. (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Opel Senator | 1988 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Senator | Carina |
Year Released | 1978 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1979 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |