2007 Fiat Strada vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 2007 Fiat Strada 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 55 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Strada. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Strada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Strada weights approximately 290 kg more than 1978 Opel Senator.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Opel Senator (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Strada. (120 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Strada. 1978 Opel Senator has automatic transmission and 2007 Fiat Strada has manual transmission. 2007 Fiat Strada 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 Fiat Strada | 1978 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | Strada | Senator |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1366 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2690 mm |
