2001 Mazda B2500 vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 2001 Mazda B2500 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 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Senator (170 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2001 Mazda B2500. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 2001 Mazda B2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1978 Opel Senator.
Because 2001 Mazda B2500 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 Mazda B2500 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 (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mazda B2500. (194 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mazda B2500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mazda B2500 | 1978 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | B2500 | Senator |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 194 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2740 mm |
