2005 Fiat Panda vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 2005 Fiat Panda is newer by 27 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 1,979 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Senator (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Senator weights approximately 295 kg more than 2005 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Opel Senator. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Panda will offer significantly more control. 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, 1978 Opel Senator (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Panda | 1978 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | Panda | Senator |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1240 cc | 1979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2690 mm |
