2009 BMW 320 vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 31 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 12 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (168 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 320 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1978 Opel Senator.
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 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320. 1978 Opel Senator has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 320 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:
2009 BMW 320 | 1978 Opel Senator | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 320 | Senator |
Year Released | 2009 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 95.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 44 L |