1957 Alpine A 108 vs. 1970 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1970 Opel Rekord is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Alpine A 108. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Alpine A 108 would be higher. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Rekord (66 HP) has 17 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 108. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1957 Alpine A 108. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Rekord weights approximately 515 kg more than 1957 Alpine A 108. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1970 Opel Rekord (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alpine A 108. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Alpine A 108.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Alpine A 108 | 1970 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Alpine | Opel |
Model | A 108 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1957 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 904 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 66 HP |
Torque | 68 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2680 mm |