1984 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1987 Opel Senator
To start off, 1987 Opel Senator is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Abarth Lancia 037. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 (321 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1987 Opel Senator. (178 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1987 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Opel Senator weights approximately 576 kg more than 1984 Abarth Lancia 037.
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, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 (320 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Opel Senator. (240 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Opel Senator. 1987 Opel Senator has automatic transmission and 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 has manual transmission. 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Opel Senator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1987 Opel Senator | |
Make | Abarth | Opel |
Model | Lancia 037 | Senator |
Year Released | 1984 | 1987 |
Engine Size | 2111 cc | 2969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1536 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2690 mm |