1987 Opel Senator vs. 1977 Volvo 66
To start off, 1987 Opel Senator is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Volvo 66 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 122 more horse power than 1977 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1977 Volvo 66.
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 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1987 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Volvo 66. 1987 Opel Senator has automatic transmission and 1977 Volvo 66 has manual transmission. 1977 Volvo 66 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Opel Senator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Opel Senator | 1977 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Opel | Volvo |
| Model | Senator | 66 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1550 mm |
