1974 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 1978 Opel Senator is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Chevrolet Caprice (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1978 Opel Senator. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 685 kg more than 1978 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, 1974 Chevrolet Caprice (339 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Senator. (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1974 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Chevrolet Caprice | 1978 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Caprice | Senator |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2690 mm |
