1980 Chrysler 1609 vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 1980 Chrysler 1609 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 2,488 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Senator (136 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1980 Chrysler 1609. (101 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1980 Chrysler 1609. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Chrysler 1609 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, 1978 Opel Senator (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Chrysler 1609. (144 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Chrysler 1609. 1978 Opel Senator has automatic transmission and 1980 Chrysler 1609 has manual transmission. 1980 Chrysler 1609 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:
1980 Chrysler 1609 | 1978 Opel Senator | |
Make | Chrysler | Opel |
Model | 1609 | Senator |
Year Released | 1980 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1812 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2690 mm |