1997 Chevrolet Express vs. 1987 Opel Senator
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Express is newer by 10 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 7,439 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Express (286 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1987 Opel Senator. (178 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1987 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 888 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, 1997 Chevrolet Express (555 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Opel Senator. (240 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Express | 1987 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Express | Senator |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7439 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 555 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2424 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2690 mm |
