1967 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1984 Opel Senator

To start off, 1984 Opel Senator is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro (276 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1984 Opel Senator. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Opel Senator weights approximately 5 kg more than 1967 Chevrolet Camaro.

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, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro (481 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Opel Senator. (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Opel Senator.

Compare all specifications:

1967 Chevrolet Camaro 1984 Opel Senator
Make Chevrolet Opel
Model Camaro Senator
Year Released 1967 1984
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5354 cc 2197 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 276 HP 114 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 481 Nm 186 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 2800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.4:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1315 kg 1320 kg
Vehicle Length 4700 mm 4820 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1300 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2690 mm


 

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