1987 Opel Senator vs. 1978 Porsche 911
To start off, 1987 Opel Senator is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 911 (185 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1987 Opel Senator. (178 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1987 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Opel Senator weights approximately 356 kg more than 1978 Porsche 911.
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, 1978 Porsche 911 (265 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Opel Senator. (240 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Opel Senator. 1987 Opel Senator has automatic transmission and 1978 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1978 Porsche 911 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 | 1978 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Opel | Porsche |
| Model | Senator | 911 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
