2007 Kia Sportage vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 2007 Kia Sportage 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 27 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sportage. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sportage weights approximately 721 kg more than 1978 Opel Senator.
Because 2007 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Opel Senator. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sportage will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Kia Sportage (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Senator. (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Senator. 1978 Opel Senator has automatic transmission and 2007 Kia Sportage has manual transmission. 2007 Kia Sportage 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 Kia Sportage | 1978 Opel Senator | |
Make | Kia | Opel |
Model | Sportage | Senator |
Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1511 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2690 mm |