1980 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1985 Opel Senator
To start off, 1985 Opel Senator is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Opel Senator (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 364 kg more than 1985 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, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Opel Senator. (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Chevrolet Caprice | 1985 Opel Senator | |
Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
Model | Caprice | Senator |
Year Released | 1980 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 274 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2690 mm |