1987 Opel Senator vs. 1979 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1987 Opel Senator is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Opel Senator weights approximately 571 kg more than 1979 Toyota Carina.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Opel Senator | 1979 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Senator | Carina |
Year Released | 1987 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2969 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2510 mm |