1979 Isuzu 117 vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 1979 Isuzu 117 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 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Senator (170 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1979 Isuzu 117. (72 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1979 Isuzu 117. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Senator weights approximately 175 kg more than 1979 Isuzu 117. 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, 1978 Opel Senator (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Isuzu 117. (139 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Isuzu 117.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Isuzu 117 | 1978 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Isuzu | Opel |
| Model | 117 | Senator |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2236 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 95.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.0:1 | 6.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 70 L |
