1978 Opel Senator vs. 2010 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2010 Toyota Highlander 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 3,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Highlander (270 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1978 Opel Senator. (180 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 610 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.
Because 2010 Toyota Highlander is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Opel Senator. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Highlander 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, 2010 Toyota Highlander (287 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Senator. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Opel Senator | 2010 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Senator | Highlander |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 3300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 65 L |
