1998 Morgan 4 vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 1998 Morgan 4 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 2,488 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Senator (136 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1998 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1998 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Morgan 4 weights approximately 180 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, 1978 Opel Senator (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Morgan 4. 1978 Opel Senator has automatic transmission and 1998 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1998 Morgan 4 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:
| 1998 Morgan 4 | 1978 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Morgan | Opel |
| Model | 4 | Senator |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2690 mm |
