1978 Opel Senator vs. 2004 Seat Inca Kombi

To start off, 2004 Seat Inca Kombi 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 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Senator (180 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2004 Seat Inca Kombi. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Inca Kombi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Senator weights approximately 460 kg more than 2004 Seat Inca Kombi. 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, 2004 Seat Inca Kombi, 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 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Inca Kombi. (107 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Inca Kombi. 1978 Opel Senator has automatic transmission and 2004 Seat Inca Kombi has manual transmission. 2004 Seat Inca Kombi will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Opel Senator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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