1988 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1987 Opel Senator

To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 1 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (195 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1987 Opel Senator. (178 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1987 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 2 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, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (373 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Opel Senator. (240 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Opel Senator. 1987 Opel Senator has automatic transmission and 1988 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Opel Senator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1988 Chevrolet Corvette 1987 Opel Senator
Make Chevrolet Opel
Model Corvette Senator
Year Released 1988 1987
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 178 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 373 Nm 240 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 4400 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1538 kg 1536 kg
Vehicle Length 4720 mm 4850 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1220 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2450 mm 2690 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 70 L


 

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