1988 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 1988 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Opel Senator. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Opel Senator would be higher. At 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1978 Opel Senator. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 435 kg more than 1978 Opel Senator. 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, 1988 Aston Martin Virage (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Senator. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Aston Martin Virage | 1978 Opel Senator | |
Make | Aston Martin | Opel |
Model | Virage | Senator |
Year Released | 1988 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5338 cc | 2969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 344 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 253 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 70 L |