1985 Opel Senator vs. 2010 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2010 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 25 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 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Buick Park Avenue (251 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1985 Opel Senator. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1985 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 565 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.
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, 2010 Buick Park Avenue (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Opel Senator. (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Opel Senator | 2010 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Opel | Buick |
Model | Senator | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1985 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2197 cc | 3564 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1891 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5175 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1899 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3009 mm |