1998 BMW 318 vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 1998 BMW 318 is newer by 20 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 1,977 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 318 (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1978 Opel Senator. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Senator weights approximately 20 kg more than 1998 BMW 318.
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, 1998 BMW 318 (180 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Senator. (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 318 | 1978 Opel Senator | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 318 | Senator |
Year Released | 1998 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1893 cc | 1977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 43 L |