1982 Lada Niva vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 1982 Lada Niva 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 2,488 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Senator (136 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1982 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1982 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lada Niva weights approximately 360 kg more than 1978 Opel Senator.
Because 1982 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Opel Senator. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Lada Niva will offer significantly more control. 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 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lada Niva. 1978 Opel Senator has automatic transmission and 1982 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 1982 Lada Niva 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 Lada Niva | 1978 Opel Senator | |
Make | Lada | Opel |
Model | Niva | Senator |
Year Released | 1982 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1451 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2690 mm |