1976 Buick Riviera vs. 1983 Opel Senator
To start off, 1983 Opel Senator is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick Riviera (154 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1983 Opel Senator. (85 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1983 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Riviera weights approximately 355 kg more than 1983 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, 1976 Buick Riviera (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Opel Senator. (193 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Riviera | 1983 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Buick | Opel |
| Model | Riviera | Senator |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2690 mm |
