1978 Buick Electra vs. 1986 Opel Senator
To start off, 1986 Opel Senator is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Buick Electra (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1986 Opel Senator. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1986 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Electra weights approximately 465 kg more than 1986 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, 1978 Buick Electra (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Senator. (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Electra | 1986 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Buick | Opel |
| Model | Electra | Senator |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 2196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2690 mm |
