1998 BMW 325 vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 1998 BMW 325 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 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Senator (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1998 BMW 325. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 325 weights approximately 99 kg more than 1978 Opel Senator.
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 325 (220 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Senator. (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 325 | 1978 Opel Senator | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 325 | Senator |
Year Released | 1998 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2690 mm |