1985 Opel Senator vs. 2001 Suzuki Covie

To start off, 2001 Suzuki Covie is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Opel Senator. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Opel Senator would be higher. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Opel Senator (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2001 Suzuki Covie. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 2001 Suzuki Covie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Opel Senator weights approximately 576 kg more than 2001 Suzuki Covie. 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, 2001 Suzuki Covie, 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 Opel Senator (186 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Suzuki Covie. (178 Nm). This means 1985 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Suzuki Covie.

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