1999 BMW Breyton vs. 1978 Opel Senator

To start off, 1999 BMW Breyton is newer by 21 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 3,300 cc, 1999 BMW Breyton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW Breyton (326 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1978 Opel Senator. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW Breyton should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW Breyton weights approximately 365 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, 1999 BMW Breyton (746 Nm) has 586 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Senator. (160 Nm). This means 1999 BMW Breyton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Senator.

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