1987 Opel Senator vs. 1957 Seat 600
To start off, 1987 Opel Senator is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Seat 600 would be higher. In terms of performance, 1987 Opel Senator (178 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1957 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1957 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Opel Senator weights approximately 961 kg more than 1957 Seat 600. 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, 1987 Opel Senator (240 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Opel Senator | 1957 Seat 600 | |
Make | Opel | Seat |
Model | Senator | 600 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2010 mm |