2005 Kia Pregio vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 2005 Kia Pregio 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 2,665 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Pregio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Senator (136 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2005 Kia Pregio. (81 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Pregio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Pregio weights approximately 892 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, 1978 Opel Senator (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Pregio. (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Pregio. 1978 Opel Senator has automatic transmission and 2005 Kia Pregio has manual transmission. 2005 Kia Pregio 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:
| 2005 Kia Pregio | 1978 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Kia | Opel |
| Model | Pregio | Senator |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2665 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2690 mm |
