1979 Land Rover Serie III vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 1979 Land Rover Serie III 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Senator weights approximately 95 kg more than 1979 Land Rover Serie III.
Because 1979 Land Rover Serie III 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, 1979 Land Rover Serie III 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. 1978 Opel Senator has automatic transmission and 1979 Land Rover Serie III has manual transmission. 1979 Land Rover Serie III will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Opel Senator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Land Rover Serie III | 1978 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Land Rover | Opel |
| Model | Serie III | Senator |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 180 HP |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2690 mm |
