2003 Bentley Azure vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 2003 Bentley Azure 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 6,745 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 1978 Opel Senator. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1115 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 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 590 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Senator. (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Senator. 2003 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1978 Opel Senator has manual transmission. 1978 Opel Senator will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Bentley Azure | 1978 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Bentley | Opel |
| Model | Azure | Senator |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6745 cc | 1979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2690 mm |
