1980 BMW 628 vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 1980 BMW 628 is newer by 2 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 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1978 Opel Senator. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW 628 weights approximately 125 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.
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, 1980 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Senator. (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1980 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
1980 BMW 628 | 1978 Opel Senator | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 628 | Senator |
Year Released | 1980 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2786 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2690 mm |