2002 Bentley Arnage vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 2002 Bentley Arnage is newer by 24 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 955 kg more than 1978 Opel Senator.
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, 2002 Bentley Arnage (839 Nm) has 591 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Senator. (248 Nm). This means 2002 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Bentley Arnage | 1978 Opel Senator | |
Make | Bentley | Opel |
Model | Arnage | Senator |
Year Released | 2002 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 180 HP |
Torque | 839 Nm | 248 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 95.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 69.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2690 mm |