1970 Buick GS vs. 1984 Opel Senator
To start off, 1984 Opel Senator is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Buick GS (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1984 Opel Senator. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick GS weights approximately 310 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, 1970 Buick GS (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Opel Senator. (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick GS | 1984 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Buick | Opel |
| Model | GS | Senator |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2690 mm |
