1996 BMW 528 vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 1996 BMW 528 is newer by 18 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 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 528 (201 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1978 Opel Senator. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 528 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.
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, 1996 BMW 528 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Senator. (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Senator. 1978 Opel Senator has automatic transmission and 1996 BMW 528 has manual transmission. 1996 BMW 528 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:
1996 BMW 528 | 1978 Opel Senator | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 528 | Senator |
Year Released | 1996 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 43 L |