1979 Nissan Skyline vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 1979 Nissan Skyline 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 30 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Skyline. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 400 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, 1978 Opel Senator (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Skyline. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Skyline. 1978 Opel Senator has automatic transmission and 1979 Nissan Skyline has manual transmission. 1979 Nissan Skyline 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 Nissan Skyline | 1978 Opel Senator | |
Make | Nissan | Opel |
Model | Skyline | Senator |
Year Released | 1979 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2690 mm |