Volvo 780 (1986 – 1990) vs Opel Senator (1987 – 1993): specs compared
Both offer around 200 hp at most. The Opel Senator is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.8 s against 8.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 235 km/h against 212 km/h. The Volvo 780 uses less fuel, from 8.2 L/100 km against 9.8 L/100 km.
| Specification |
Volvo
780
1986 – 1990
|
Opel
Senator
1987 – 1993
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | Germany |
| Documented years | 1986 – 1990 | 1987 – 1993 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 122 – 200 hp | 140 – 204 hp |
| Torque | 235 – 290 Nm | 205 – 270 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.7 – 10.8 s | 7.8 – 11.0 s |
| Top speed | 185 – 212 km/h | 210 – 235 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.2 – 12.2 L/100 km | 9.8 – 10.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,790 – 4,801 mm | 4,841 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 1,758 – 1,760 mm |
| Height | 1,400 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,771 mm | 2,731 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,420 – 1,560 kg | 1,405 – 1,720 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.