1980 Opel Senator vs. 1959 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1980 Opel Senator is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Opel Senator weights approximately 330 kg more than 1959 Vauxhall Victor.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Opel Senator | 1959 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Opel | Vauxhall |
Model | Senator | Victor |
Year Released | 1980 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2784 cc | 1507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 48 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2500 mm |