1978 Opel Senator vs. 1995 Porsche 993
To start off, 1995 Porsche 993 is newer by 17 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 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1978 Opel Senator has automatic transmission and 1995 Porsche 993 has manual transmission. 1995 Porsche 993 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Opel Senator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Opel Senator | 1995 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Opel | Porsche |
| Model | Senator | 993 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 3599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2280 mm |
