1978 Opel Senator vs. 2000 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2000 Renault Laguna is newer by 22 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 (170 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2000 Renault Laguna. (106 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Senator weights approximately 55 kg more than 2000 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Renault Laguna, 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 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Laguna. (153 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Opel Senator | 2000 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Senator | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
