1980 Ferrari Pinin vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 1980 Ferrari Pinin 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 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari Pinin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari Pinin (355 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1978 Opel Senator. (180 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari Pinin should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari Pinin weights approximately 335 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 Ferrari Pinin (459 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Senator. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari Pinin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Senator. 1978 Opel Senator has automatic transmission and 1980 Ferrari Pinin has manual transmission. 1980 Ferrari Pinin 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 Ferrari Pinin | 1978 Opel Senator | |
Make | Ferrari | Opel |
Model | Pinin | Senator |
Year Released | 1980 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 355 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 459 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 95.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2690 mm |