1978 Opel Senator vs. 2010 Nissan Livina
To start off, 2010 Nissan Livina 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 1,979 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Senator (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Livina. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Livina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Livina weights approximately 1070 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, 2010 Nissan Livina, 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, 1978 Opel Senator (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Livina. (154 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Livina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Opel Senator | 2010 Nissan Livina | |
| Make | Opel | Nissan |
| Model | Senator | Livina |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1979 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 2405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2610 mm |
