1983 BMW 320 vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 1983 BMW 320 is newer by 5 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 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 320 (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1978 Opel Senator. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Senator weights approximately 285 kg more than 1983 BMW 320.
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, 1983 BMW 320 (171 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Senator. (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
1983 BMW 320 | 1978 Opel Senator | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 320 | Senator |
Year Released | 1983 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 171 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 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 |