1978 Opel Senator vs. 1994 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 1994 Toyota Bandeirante is newer by 16 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 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Senator (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Bandeirante. (97 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 305 kg more than 1978 Opel Senator.
Because 1994 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Opel Senator. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Bandeirante will offer significantly more control. 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, 1978 Opel Senator (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Bandeirante. (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Bandeirante.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Opel Senator | 1994 Toyota Bandeirante | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Senator | Bandeirante |
Year Released | 1978 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2969 cc | 3661 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2290 mm |