1978 Opel Senator vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (225 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1978 Opel Senator. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 921 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 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Opel Senator. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Senator. (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Opel Senator | 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
| Model | Senator | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1977 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1941 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 100 L |
