1994 Dodge Venom vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 1994 Dodge Venom is newer by 16 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Dodge Venom is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Senator weights approximately 278 kg more than 1994 Dodge Venom.
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, 1994 Dodge Venom (339 Nm) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Senator. (160 Nm). This means 1994 Dodge Venom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Senator. 1978 Opel Senator has automatic transmission and 1994 Dodge Venom has manual transmission. 1994 Dodge Venom 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.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Dodge Venom | 1978 Opel Senator | |
Make | Dodge | Opel |
Model | Venom | Senator |
Year Released | 1994 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 115 HP |
Torque | 339 Nm | 160 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1057 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2690 mm |