1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight vs. 1987 Opel Senator
To start off, 1987 Opel Senator is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 6,596 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1987 Opel Senator. (178 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 1987 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 204 kg more than 1987 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 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Opel Senator. (240 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | 1987 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Opel |
| Model | Eighty-Eight | Senator |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6596 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2690 mm |
