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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (195 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1978 Opel Senator. (177 HP @ 5800 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 53 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 (373 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Senator. (248 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 | 5733 cc | 2969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1538 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |