1982 Maserati 420 vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 1982 Maserati 420 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 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Maserati 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Maserati 420 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1978 Opel Senator. (136 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Maserati 420 weights approximately 390 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, 1982 Maserati 420 (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Senator. (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1982 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Maserati 420 | 1978 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Maserati | Opel |
| Model | 420 | Senator |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2490 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2690 mm |
