1983 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1983 Opel Senator
To start off, both 1983 Alfa Romeo GTV and 1983 Opel Senator were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Alfa Romeo GTV (154 HP) has 20 more horse power than 1983 Opel Senator. (134 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1983 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Opel Senator weights approximately 274 kg more than 1983 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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, 1983 Alfa Romeo GTV (203 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Opel Senator. (189 Nm). This means 1983 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1983 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
| Model | GTV | Senator |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 134 HP |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |
