1978 Opel Senator vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Porsche 911 is newer by 28 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 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (325 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1978 Opel Senator. (136 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche 911 weights approximately 945 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, 2006 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Senator. (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Senator. 1978 Opel Senator has automatic transmission and 2006 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2006 Porsche 911 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.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Opel Senator | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Opel | Porsche |
Model | Senator | 911 |
Year Released | 1978 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2488 cc | 3589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 136 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 96.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 11.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2360 mm |