2007 Chevrolet Express vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Express is newer by 29 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 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Express (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1978 Opel Senator. (180 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Senator weights approximately 417 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Express.
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, 2007 Chevrolet Express (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Senator. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Express | 1978 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Express | Senator |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4802 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 95.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 44 L |
