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 2,488 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Senator (136 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 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. 2007 BMW 118 weights approximately 460 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 6 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. 1978 Opel Senator has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 118 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 118 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 118 | 1978 Opel Senator | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 118 | Senator |
Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2690 mm |