1991 Nissan Pulsar vs. 1978 Opel Senator

To start off, 1991 Nissan Pulsar is newer by 13 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 2,488 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Nissan Pulsar (141 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1978 Opel Senator. (136 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Nissan Pulsar should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Nissan Pulsar weights approximately 360 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.

Because 1978 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 1978 Opel Senator. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Nissan Pulsar, 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, 1978 Opel Senator (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Nissan Pulsar. (179 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Nissan Pulsar. 1978 Opel Senator has automatic transmission and 1991 Nissan Pulsar has manual transmission. 1991 Nissan Pulsar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Opel Senator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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