1983 Opel Senator vs. 1978 Volvo 260
To start off, 1983 Opel Senator is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Volvo 260. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Volvo 260 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Volvo 260 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Volvo 260 (146 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1983 Opel Senator. (85 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Volvo 260 should accelerate faster than 1983 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Opel Senator weights approximately 60 kg more than 1978 Volvo 260.
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 Volvo 260 (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Opel Senator. (193 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1978 Volvo 260 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Opel Senator | 1978 Volvo 260 | |
| Make | Opel | Volvo |
| Model | Senator | 260 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 193 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2660 mm |
