1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 6 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 1,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1978 Opel Senator. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1978 Opel Senator. 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, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Senator. (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1978 Opel Senator | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | Alfa 6 | Senator |
Year Released | 1984 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 69.8 mm |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2690 mm |