1983 Opel Senator vs. 1970 Seat 600

To start off, 1983 Opel Senator is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Seat 600 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 85 more horse power than 1970 Seat 600. (29 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1970 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Opel Senator weights approximately 710 kg more than 1970 Seat 600. 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 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Seat 600.

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