1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1987 Opel Monza
To start off, 1987 Opel Monza is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Opel Monza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 110 (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1987 Opel Monza. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1987 Opel Monza.
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, 1987 Opel Monza (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1987 Opel Monza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alpine A 110 | 1987 Opel Monza | |
| Make | Alpine | Opel |
| Model | A 110 | Monza |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1606 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2670 mm |
