1983 Opel Senator vs. 1994 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1994 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Opel Senator. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Opel Senator would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1983 Opel Senator. (85 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1983 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 236 kg more than 1983 Opel Senator. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1983 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 1983 Opel Senator. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Buick Park Avenue, 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. Let's talk about torque, 1994 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Opel Senator. (193 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1994 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Opel Senator | 1994 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Opel | Buick |
| Model | Senator | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 193 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1646 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2820 mm |
