2001 Chevrolet Tracker vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Tracker is newer by 23 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 1,979 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Senator (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2001 Chevrolet Tracker. (97 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 2001 Chevrolet Tracker.
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 (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Chevrolet Tracker. (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Chevrolet Tracker.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Chevrolet Tracker | 1978 Opel Senator | |
Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
Model | Tracker | Senator |
Year Released | 2001 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2690 mm |