1973 Buick Centurion vs. 1986 Opel Senator
To start off, 1986 Opel Senator is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Buick Centurion would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Buick Centurion (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1986 Opel Senator. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 1986 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Centurion weights approximately 756 kg more than 1986 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, 1973 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Senator. (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Centurion | 1986 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Buick | Opel |
| Model | Centurion | Senator |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2690 mm |
