2003 GAZ 3110 vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 2003 GAZ 3110 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 2,488 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Senator (136 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2003 GAZ 3110. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 2003 GAZ 3110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 GAZ 3110 weights approximately 610 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, 2003 GAZ 3110 (189 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Senator. (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2003 GAZ 3110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Senator. 1978 Opel Senator has automatic transmission and 2003 GAZ 3110 has manual transmission. 2003 GAZ 3110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Opel Senator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 GAZ 3110 | 1978 Opel Senator | |
Make | GAZ | Opel |
Model | 3110 | Senator |
Year Released | 2003 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 189 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2690 mm |