1964 Alpine A 110 vs. 1981 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1981 Opel Rekord is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 1,689 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Opel Rekord weights approximately 525 kg more than 1964 Alpine A 110.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Alpine A 110 | 1981 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Alpine | Opel |
Model | A 110 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1964 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 1689 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2680 mm |