1978 Opel Senator vs. 2005 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2005 Toyota MR2 is newer by 27 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 20 more horse power than 2005 Toyota MR2. (150 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Senator weights approximately 275 kg more than 2005 Toyota MR2. 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, 1978 Opel Senator (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Opel Senator | 2005 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Senator | MR2 |
Year Released | 1978 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2969 cc | 1792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 91.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 48 L |