1987 Opel Senator vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
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 Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Crown 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 89 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Opel Senator weights approximately 126 kg more than 1979 Toyota Crown. 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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Crown. (191 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1987 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Crown. 1987 Opel Senator has automatic transmission and 1979 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1979 Toyota Crown 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 | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Senator | Crown |
Year Released | 1987 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2969 cc | 2446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2700 mm |