2005 Mazda Marathon vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 2005 Mazda Marathon 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 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Senator (170 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Marathon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Marathon weights approximately 177 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 (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Marathon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda Marathon | 1978 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | Marathon | Senator |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 2969 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 95.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 6.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 10 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1517 kg | 1340 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
