1978 Opel Senator vs. 2010 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2010 Porsche Cayman 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 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Cayman (320 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1978 Opel Senator. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 15 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, 2010 Porsche Cayman (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Senator. (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Senator. 1978 Opel Senator has automatic transmission and 2010 Porsche Cayman has manual transmission. 2010 Porsche Cayman 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 | 2010 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Opel | Porsche |
| Model | Senator | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1977 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1306 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 64 L |
