1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 14 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 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1978 Opel Senator. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 179 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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Senator. (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Senator. 1978 Opel Senator has automatic transmission and 1992 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Opel Senator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 1978 Opel Senator | |
Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
Model | Corvette | Senator |
Year Released | 1992 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5731 cc | 1977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 512 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Top Speed | 262 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1514 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 43 L |