1978 Opel Senator vs. 2007 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Musso is newer by 29 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 52 more horse power than 2007 SsangYong Musso. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 2007 SsangYong Musso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 536 kg more than 1978 Opel Senator.
Because 2007 SsangYong Musso 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, 2007 SsangYong Musso 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, 2007 SsangYong Musso (250 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Senator. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Opel Senator | 2007 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Opel | SsangYong |
| Model | Senator | Musso |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 12 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
