1979 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 1 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 2,488 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Senator (136 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 310 kg more than 1978 Opel Senator.
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, 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV (190 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Senator. (186 Nm). This means 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1978 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
| Model | GTV | Senator |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 790 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2690 mm |
