2008 Fiat Palio vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio is newer by 30 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Senator weights approximately 345 kg more than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Because 1978 Opel Senator is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Opel Senator. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Palio, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Palio | 1978 Opel Senator | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | Palio | Senator |
Year Released | 2008 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 170 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 6.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |