2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 56 more horse power than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (124 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Senator weights approximately 337 kg more than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 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 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 1978 Opel Senator has automatic transmission and 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata has manual transmission. 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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.
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2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 1978 Opel Senator | |
Make | Mazda | Opel |
Model | MX-5 Miata | Senator |
Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 2969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 95.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.4 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1158 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 44 L |