2007 BMW 118 vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 2007 BMW 118 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 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Senator (180 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2007 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Senator weights approximately 265 kg more than 2007 BMW 118. 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 (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 118 | 1978 Opel Senator | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 118 | Senator |
Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.1 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1495 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 | 44 L |