2002 Honda Vamos vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 2002 Honda Vamos 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 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 124 more horse power than 2002 Honda Vamos. (46 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Vamos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Senator weights approximately 380 kg more than 2002 Honda Vamos. 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, 1978 Opel Senator (248 Nm) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Vamos. (149 Nm). This means 1978 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Vamos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Vamos | 1978 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Vamos | Senator |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 46 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 70 L |
