1992 Honda Concerto vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 1992 Honda Concerto is newer by 14 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 (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1992 Honda Concerto. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1992 Honda Concerto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Senator weights approximately 450 kg more than 1992 Honda Concerto. 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, 1992 Honda Concerto, 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 (248 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda Concerto. (119 Nm). This means 1978 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Honda Concerto | 1978 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Concerto | Senator |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2670 mm |
