1978 Opel Senator vs. 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward
To start off, 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward 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 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1978 Opel Senator. (170 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward weights approximately 1110 kg more than 1978 Opel Senator. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward (499 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Senator. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Opel Senator | 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward | |
| Make | Opel | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Senator | Park Ward |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 5379 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 499 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 2450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
