1997 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 1997 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 19 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Citroen Rally Raid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Citroen Rally Raid (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1978 Opel Senator. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 115 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 430 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Senator. (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1997 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Citroen Rally Raid | 1978 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Citroen | Opel |
| Model | Rally Raid | Senator |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2690 mm |
