1978 Opel Senator vs. 1996 Toyota Venture
To start off, 1996 Toyota Venture is newer by 18 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 1,979 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Senator (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Venture. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Venture weights approximately 5 kg more than 1978 Opel Senator.
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, 1996 Toyota Venture, 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, 1978 Opel Senator (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Venture. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Venture.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Opel Senator | 1996 Toyota Venture | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Senator | Venture |
Year Released | 1978 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1979 cc | 1812 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2510 mm |