1978 Opel Senator vs. 2010 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Express is newer by 32 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Express (323 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1978 Opel Senator. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1391 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, 2010 Chevrolet Express (505 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Senator. (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Opel Senator | 2010 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Opel | Chevrolet |
| Model | Senator | Express |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1977 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 323 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 505 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 2726 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 2073 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 117 L |
