2007 Nissan Commercial vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 2007 Nissan Commercial 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 4,617 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Commercial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Commercial (121 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1978 Opel Senator. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Commercial should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Senator.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Nissan Commercial (304 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Senator. (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Commercial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Commercial | 1978 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | Commercial | Senator |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4617 cc | 1979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5930 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2200 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2690 mm |
