1978 Opel Senator vs. 2001 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2001 Toyota Tundra is newer by 23 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 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Tundra (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1978 Opel Senator. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster 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. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Toyota Tundra (427 Nm) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Senator. (160 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Opel Senator | 2001 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Senator | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1977 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 45 L |
