2004 BMW 525 vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 2004 BMW 525 is newer by 26 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, 2004 BMW 525 (189 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1978 Opel Senator. (170 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 525 weights approximately 424 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, 2004 BMW 525 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Senator. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 525 | 1978 Opel Senator | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 525 | Senator |
Year Released | 2004 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.1 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 6.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1764 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |