2004 Honda Mobilio vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 2004 Honda Mobilio 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 2,488 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Senator (136 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2004 Honda Mobilio. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 470 kg more than 1978 Opel Senator.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Opel Senator (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Mobilio. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Mobilio | 1978 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Mobilio | Senator |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1390 mm |
