1978 Opel Senator vs. 2010 BMW 325
To start off, 2010 BMW 325 is newer by 32 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, 2010 BMW 325 (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1978 Opel Senator. (170 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Senator.
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, 2010 BMW 325 (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Senator. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Opel Senator | 2010 BMW 325 | |
Make | Opel | BMW |
Model | Senator | 325 |
Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2969 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1384 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 57 L |