2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1990 Opel Senator

To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 18 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 5,667 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 43 kg more than 1990 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, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina (471 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Opel Senator. (275 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Opel Senator.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Chevrolet Lumina 1990 Opel Senator
Make Chevrolet Opel
Model Lumina Senator
Year Released 2008 1990
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5667 cc 2969 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 202 HP
Torque 471 Nm 275 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 215 km/hour 224 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1613 kg 1570 kg
Vehicle Length 3890 mm 4850 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2940 mm 2740 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 75 L


 

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