1978 Opel Senator vs. 1999 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1999 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Opel Senator. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Opel Senator would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1978 Opel Senator. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 255 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.
Because 1978 Opel Senator is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Opel Senator. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Senator. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Senator. 1999 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1978 Opel Senator has manual transmission. 1978 Opel Senator will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Opel Senator | 1999 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Opel | Buick |
| Model | Senator | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
