1983 Lancia Beta vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 1983 Lancia Beta 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 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 20 more horse power than 1983 Lancia Beta. (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1983 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lancia Beta weights approximately 254 kg more than 1978 Opel Senator.
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, 1978 Opel Senator (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Lancia Beta | 1978 Opel Senator | |
Make | Lancia | Opel |
Model | Beta | Senator |
Year Released | 1983 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2690 mm |