Volvo 760 (1982 – 1990) vs Opel Senator (1983 – 1987): specs compared
Both offer around 182 hp at most. The Volvo 760 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.5 s against 9.0 s. The Opel Senator has the higher top speed: 210 km/h against 200 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 7.6 L/100 km against 7.9 L/100 km. The Volvo 760 is the lighter car, from 1,305 kg against 1,335 kg. At 4,841 mm, the Opel Senator is 61 mm longer than the Volvo 760.
| Specification |
Volvo
760
1982 – 1990
|
Opel
Senator
1983 – 1987
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | Germany |
| Documented years | 1982 – 1990 | 1983 – 1987 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 10 | 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 109 – 182 hp | 86 – 179 hp |
| Torque | 205 – 260 Nm | 182 – 248 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.5 – 13.0 s | 9.0 – 16.5 s |
| Top speed | 170 – 200 km/h | 167 – 210 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.9 – 11.8 L/100 km | 7.6 – 10.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,780 mm | 4,841 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,770 mm | 2,680 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,305 – 1,384 kg | 1,335 – 1,370 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.