2003 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 2003 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 25 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Aston Martin DB7 (435 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 320 more horse power than 1978 Opel Senator. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 405 kg more than 1978 Opel Senator. 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, 2003 Aston Martin DB7 (540 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Senator. (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Aston Martin DB7 | 1978 Opel Senator | |
Make | Aston Martin | Opel |
Model | DB7 | Senator |
Year Released | 2003 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 435 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 540 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2690 mm |