1984 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Opel Senator. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Opel Senator would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice (149 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1978 Opel Senator. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 385 kg more than 1978 Opel Senator. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Senator. (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1984 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Senator. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1978 Opel Senator has manual transmission. 1978 Opel Senator will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Chevrolet Caprice | 1978 Opel Senator | |
Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
Model | Caprice | Senator |
Year Released | 1984 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94.9 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 69.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2690 mm |