1987 Opel Senator vs. 1978 Seat 127

To start off, 1987 Opel Senator is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Seat 127. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Seat 127 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 131 more horse power than 1978 Seat 127. (47 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Opel Senator weights approximately 831 kg more than 1978 Seat 127. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1987 Opel Senator is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1987 Opel Senator. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Seat 127, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 127. (64 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 127.

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