1977 Chrysler Valiant vs. 1978 Opel Senator

To start off, 1978 Opel Senator is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Chrysler Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Chrysler Valiant would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Chrysler Valiant (139 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1978 Opel Senator. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Chrysler Valiant should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chrysler Valiant weights approximately 85 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, 1977 Chrysler Valiant (277 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Senator. (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1977 Chrysler Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Senator.

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