1978 Opel Senator vs. 1992 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1992 Toyota Carina is newer by 14 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, 1978 Opel Senator (180 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1992 Toyota Carina. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1992 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Senator weights approximately 360 kg more than 1992 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Opel Senator (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Opel Senator | 1992 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Senator | Carina |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 77 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2590 mm |
