1995 Mazda RX-01 vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is newer by 17 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, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (220 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1978 Opel Senator. (170 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-01 should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Senator weights approximately 240 kg more than 1995 Mazda RX-01.
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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda RX-01. (216 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda RX-01.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Mazda RX-01 | 1978 Opel Senator | |
Make | Mazda | Opel |
Model | RX-01 | Senator |
Year Released | 1995 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2614 cc | 2969 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |