1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1990 Opel Senator
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Opel Senator. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Opel Senator would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Senator weights approximately 15 kg more than 1992 Chevrolet Corvette.
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 (949 Nm) has 674 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Opel Senator. (275 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Opel Senator. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1990 Opel Senator has manual transmission. 1990 Opel Senator will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 1990 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Corvette | Senator |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 202 HP |
| Torque | 949 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Top Speed | 351 km/hour | 224 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2740 mm |
