1978 Opel Senator vs. 2003 Subaru Baja
To start off, 2003 Subaru Baja is newer by 25 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 6 more horse power than 2003 Subaru Baja. (164 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru Baja. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Subaru Baja weights approximately 240 kg more than 1978 Opel Senator.
Because 2003 Subaru Baja is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Opel Senator. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Baja will offer significantly more control. 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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Baja. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Baja.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Opel Senator | 2003 Subaru Baja | |
| Make | Opel | Subaru |
| Model | Senator | Baja |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2660 mm |
