1989 Lada 2107 vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 1989 Lada 2107 is newer by 11 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 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Senator (170 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1989 Lada 2107. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1989 Lada 2107. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Senator weights approximately 280 kg more than 1989 Lada 2107. 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, 1978 Opel Senator (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lada 2107. (108 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lada 2107.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Lada 2107 | 1978 Opel Senator | |
Make | Lada | Opel |
Model | 2107 | Senator |
Year Released | 1989 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1451 cc | 2969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 70 L |