1978 Opel Senator vs. 2012 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2012 Porsche Panamera is newer by 34 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 4,806 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Panamera (429 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 293 more horse power than 1978 Opel Senator. (136 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 1130 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, 2012 Porsche Panamera (520 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Senator. (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Opel Senator | 2012 Porsche Panamera | |
Make | Opel | Porsche |
Model | Senator | Panamera |
Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2488 cc | 4806 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 136 HP | 429 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 288 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4968 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1931 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1408 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2920 mm |