1982 Ferrari 308 vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 308 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 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 308 (239 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1978 Opel Senator. (170 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Senator weights approximately 54 kg more than 1982 Ferrari 308.
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 Ferrari 308 (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Senator. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ferrari 308 | 1978 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Ferrari | Opel |
| Model | 308 | Senator |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 95.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 6.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1286 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 70 L |
