1978 Opel Senator vs. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1978 Opel Senator. (180 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 823 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 Silverado (413 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Senator. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 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 Silverado | |
| Make | Opel | Chevrolet |
| Model | Senator | Silverado |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 413 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 2318 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 98 L |
