1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1993 Opel Omega
To start off, 1993 Opel Omega is newer by 22 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 2,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Opel Omega (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1971 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, 1993 Opel Omega (220 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1993 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 110. 1993 Opel Omega has automatic transmission and 1971 Alpine A 110 has manual transmission. 1971 Alpine A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Opel Omega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alpine A 110 | 1993 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Alpine | Opel |
| Model | A 110 | Omega |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1563 cc | 2590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 75 L |
