1964 Buick Electra vs. 1979 Opel Senator
To start off, 1979 Opel Senator is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Buick Electra would be higher. At 6,965 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Buick Electra weights approximately 710 kg more than 1979 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. 1964 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1979 Opel Senator has manual transmission. 1979 Opel Senator will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Buick Electra | 1979 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Buick | Opel |
| Model | Electra | Senator |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6965 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2690 mm |
