1978 Opel Senator vs. 1999 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 1999 Plymouth Voyager is newer by 21 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 (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1999 Plymouth Voyager. (131 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1999 Plymouth Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 315 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, 1999 Plymouth Voyager, 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 (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Plymouth Voyager. (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Plymouth Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Opel Senator | 1999 Plymouth Voyager | |
| Make | Opel | Plymouth |
| Model | Senator | Voyager |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2880 mm |
