1975 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 1978 Opel Senator is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1975 Chevrolet Corvette (346 Nm) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Senator. (248 Nm). This means 1975 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Chevrolet Corvette | 1978 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Corvette | Senator |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5765 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 177 HP |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 207 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2670 mm |
