1985 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1979 Opel Senator
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Opel Senator. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Opel Senator would be higher. At 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 415 kg more than 1979 Opel Senator.
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. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1979 Opel Senator has manual transmission. 1979 Opel Senator will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1985 Chevrolet Caprice | 1979 Opel Senator | |
Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
Model | Caprice | Senator |
Year Released | 1985 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5001 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2690 mm |