1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 1964 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1971 Alpine A 310 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 2,604 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 310 (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1964 Opel Rekord. (100 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1964 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Opel Rekord weights approximately 210 kg more than 1971 Alpine A 310.
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, 1964 Opel Rekord (185 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 310. (150 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1964 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alpine A 310 | 1964 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Alpine | Opel |
| Model | A 310 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 2604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2650 mm |
