1983 Opel Senator vs. 1969 ZAZ 966
To start off, 1983 Opel Senator is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 ZAZ 966. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 ZAZ 966 would be higher. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Opel Senator (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1969 ZAZ 966. (27 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1969 ZAZ 966. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Opel Senator weights approximately 580 kg more than 1969 ZAZ 966. 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, 1983 Opel Senator (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 ZAZ 966. (52 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1983 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 ZAZ 966.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Opel Senator | 1969 ZAZ 966 | |
| Make | Opel | ZAZ |
| Model | Senator | 966 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2197 cc | 887 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.5 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2170 mm |
