2001 Buick Blackhawk vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 2001 Buick Blackhawk is newer by 23 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 7,458 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Buick Blackhawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Buick Blackhawk (458 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 288 more horse power than 1978 Opel Senator. (170 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Buick Blackhawk weights approximately 290 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, 2001 Buick Blackhawk (705 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 457 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Senator. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Buick Blackhawk | 1978 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Buick | Opel |
| Model | Blackhawk | Senator |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7458 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 458 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.5 mm | 95.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
