1985 Lada Niva vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 1985 Lada Niva is newer by 7 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 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Senator (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1985 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1985 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Senator weights approximately 335 kg more than 1985 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Opel Senator. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Lada Niva will offer significantly more control. 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 Opel Senator (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Lada Niva | 1978 Opel Senator | |
Make | Lada | Opel |
Model | Niva | Senator |
Year Released | 1985 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1452 cc | 2969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 70 L |