2002 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1987 Opel Senator

To start off, 2002 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 15 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 564 kg more than 1987 Opel Senator.

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, 2002 Chevrolet Camaro (461 Nm) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Opel Senator. (240 Nm). This means 2002 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Opel Senator. 1987 Opel Senator has automatic transmission and 2002 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 2002 Chevrolet Camaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Opel Senator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Chevrolet Camaro 1987 Opel Senator
Make Chevrolet Opel
Model Camaro Senator
Year Released 2002 1987
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5700 cc 2969 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 178 HP
Torque 461 Nm 240 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2100 kg 1536 kg
Vehicle Length 4920 mm 4850 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2650 mm 2690 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 70 L