1964 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1984 Opel Senator
To start off, 1984 Opel Senator is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Chevrolet Corvette (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1984 Opel Senator. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 60 kg more than 1984 Opel Senator. 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, 1964 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Opel Senator. (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1964 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Chevrolet Corvette | 1984 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Corvette | Senator |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2690 mm |
