1985 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1985 Opel Senator
To start off, both 1985 Cadillac DeVille and 1985 Opel Senator were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,087 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Cadillac DeVille (129 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1985 Opel Senator. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1985 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 214 kg more than 1985 Opel Senator. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 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 1985 Opel Senator. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Cadillac DeVille, 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, 1985 Cadillac DeVille (272 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Opel Senator. (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1985 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Cadillac DeVille | 1985 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Cadillac | Opel |
| Model | DeVille | Senator |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4087 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 272 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2690 mm |
