1999 Dodge Sidewinder vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder 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 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Sidewinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder (631 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 451 more horse power than 1978 Opel Senator. (180 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Senator weights approximately 245 kg more than 1999 Dodge Sidewinder.
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 Dodge Sidewinder (720 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 472 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Senator. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1999 Dodge Sidewinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Dodge Sidewinder | 1978 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Dodge | Opel |
| Model | Sidewinder | Senator |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 631 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 720 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2690 mm |
