1979 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1984 Opel Senator
To start off, 1984 Opel Senator is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 235 kg more than 1984 Opel Senator.
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, 1979 Chevrolet Corvette (366 Nm) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Opel Senator. (186 Nm). This means 1979 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Chevrolet Corvette | 1984 Opel Senator | |
Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
Model | Corvette | Senator |
Year Released | 1979 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5765 cc | 2197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 114 HP |
Torque | 366 Nm | 186 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2690 mm |