1982 Cadillac Seville vs. 1982 Opel Senator
To start off, both 1982 Cadillac Seville and 1982 Opel Senator were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,079 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 370 kg more than 1982 Opel Senator.
Because 1982 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 1982 Opel Senator. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Cadillac Seville, 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. 1982 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1982 Opel Senator has manual transmission. 1982 Opel Senator will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1982 Cadillac Seville | 1982 Opel Senator | |
Make | Cadillac | Opel |
Model | Seville | Senator |
Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4079 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2690 mm |