1987 Opel Senator vs. 1977 Isuzu Florian
To start off, 1987 Opel Senator is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Isuzu Florian. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Isuzu Florian would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Opel Senator (178 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1977 Isuzu Florian. (57 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1977 Isuzu Florian. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Opel Senator weights approximately 436 kg more than 1977 Isuzu Florian. 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 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Isuzu Florian. (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1987 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Isuzu Florian.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Opel Senator | 1977 Isuzu Florian | |
Make | Opel | Isuzu |
Model | Senator | Florian |
Year Released | 1987 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2969 cc | 1951 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2510 mm |