1984 Opel Senator vs. 2001 Lancia Zeta

To start off, 2001 Lancia Zeta is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Opel Senator. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Opel Senator would be higher. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lancia Zeta (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1984 Opel Senator. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lancia Zeta should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lancia Zeta weights approximately 280 kg more than 1984 Opel Senator. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1984 Opel Senator is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Opel Senator. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Lancia Zeta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Opel Senator (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lancia Zeta. (182 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1984 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lancia Zeta.

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