2000 Honda NSX vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 2000 Honda NSX is newer by 22 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 3,177 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1978 Opel Senator. (170 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda NSX weights approximately 30 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, 2000 Honda NSX (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Senator. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2000 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda NSX | 1978 Opel Senator | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | NSX | Senator |
Year Released | 2000 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3177 cc | 2969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 95.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |