2007 BMW 116 vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 2007 BMW 116 is newer by 29 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 1,977 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Senator (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 BMW 116. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Senator weights approximately 130 kg more than 2007 BMW 116. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 116. (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 116. 1978 Opel Senator has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 116 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 116 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:
2007 BMW 116 | 1978 Opel Senator | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 116 | Senator |
Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 43 L |