1982 Opel Senator vs. 1978 Mazda 626
To start off, 1982 Opel Senator is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Opel Senator weights approximately 325 kg more than 1978 Mazda 626.
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. 1978 Mazda 626 has automatic transmission and 1982 Opel Senator has manual transmission. 1982 Opel Senator will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Mazda 626 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Opel Senator | 1978 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Opel | Mazda |
| Model | Senator | 626 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2784 cc | 1768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 93 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2520 mm |
