1998 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1990 Opel Senator
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 8 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. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1990 Opel Senator. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1990 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Senator weights approximately 98 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Opel Senator. (275 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Corvette | 1990 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Corvette | Senator |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1472 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 75 L |
