1978 Opel Senator vs. 2004 Rover 75
To start off, 2004 Rover 75 is newer by 26 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Rover 75 (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1978 Opel Senator. (170 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Rover 75 weights approximately 400 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, 2004 Rover 75 (410 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Senator. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2004 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Opel Senator | 2004 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Opel | Rover |
| Model | Senator | 75 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1740 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 13.4 L/100km |
