1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 1984 Opel Senator
To start off, 1984 Opel Senator is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alpine A 110 (118 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1984 Opel Senator. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Opel Senator weights approximately 690 kg more than 1970 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. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Opel Senator (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alpine A 110. (122 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alpine A 110 | 1984 Opel Senator | |
Make | Alpine | Opel |
Model | A 110 | Senator |
Year Released | 1970 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 2197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2690 mm |