1978 Opel Senator vs. 1989 Tatra T613
To start off, 1989 Tatra T613 is newer by 11 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 3,493 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Tatra T613 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Senator (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1989 Tatra T613. (167 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1989 Tatra T613. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Tatra T613 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1978 Opel Senator.
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, 1989 Tatra T613 (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Senator. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1989 Tatra T613 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Opel Senator | 1989 Tatra T613 | |
Make | Opel | Tatra |
Model | Senator | T613 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2969 cc | 3493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2990 mm |