1988 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Opel Senator. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Opel Senator would be higher. At 5,740 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1978 Opel Senator. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 253 kg more than 1978 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, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (502 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Senator. (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Chevrolet Corvette | 1978 Opel Senator | |
Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
Model | Corvette | Senator |
Year Released | 1988 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5740 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 502 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 69.8 mm |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2690 mm |