1978 Opel Senator vs. 1998 Toyota Chaser
To start off, 1998 Toyota Chaser is newer by 20 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 2,488 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Chaser weights approximately 530 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. 1978 Opel Senator has automatic transmission and 1998 Toyota Chaser has manual transmission. 1998 Toyota Chaser 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 | 1998 Toyota Chaser | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Senator | Chaser |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 2000 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 Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
