2006 BMW 525 vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 2006 BMW 525 is newer by 28 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 525 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1978 Opel Senator. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 525 should accelerate faster 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, 2006 BMW 525 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Senator. (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 525 | 1978 Opel Senator | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 525 | Senator |
Year Released | 2006 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2690 mm |