1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 8 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 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1978 Opel Senator. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 485 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, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Senator. (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1978 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Opel |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Senator |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 1979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2690 mm |
