1987 Opel Senator vs. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Opel Senator. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Opel Senator would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban (316 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1987 Opel Senator. (178 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1987 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1037 kg more than 1987 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, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Opel Senator. (240 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Opel Senator | 2013 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Opel | Chevrolet |
| Model | Senator | Suburban |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 2573 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5649 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1951 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 117 L |
