1978 Opel Senator vs. 2008 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2008 Toyota Avensis is newer by 30 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 (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Avensis. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 115 kg more than 1978 Opel Senator.
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, 2008 Toyota Avensis, 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, 2008 Toyota Avensis (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Senator. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Opel Senator | 2008 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Senator | Avensis |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 82.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 18.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
