1982 BMW 325 vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 1982 BMW 325 is newer by 4 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 2,693 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 BMW 325 (120 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1978 Opel Senator. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Senator weights approximately 195 kg more than 1982 BMW 325.
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, 1982 BMW 325 (230 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Senator. (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1982 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Senator. 1978 Opel Senator has automatic transmission and 1982 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 1982 BMW 325 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:
1982 BMW 325 | 1978 Opel Senator | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 325 | Senator |
Year Released | 1982 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2693 cc | 1977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Top Speed | 189 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 43 L |