2001 Lada Niva vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 2001 Lada Niva 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 1,977 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Senator (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2001 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 2001 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Senator weights approximately 125 kg more than 2001 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Opel Senator. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Lada Niva will offer significantly more control. 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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lada Niva. 1978 Opel Senator has automatic transmission and 2001 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 2001 Lada Niva 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:
2001 Lada Niva | 1978 Opel Senator | |
Make | Lada | Opel |
Model | Niva | Senator |
Year Released | 2001 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Top Speed | 132 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 43 L |