1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 1970 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1971 Alpine A 310 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,605 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 310 (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1970 Opel Kadett. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1970 Opel Kadett. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1971 Alpine A 310 (150 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Kadett. (76 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 310 | 1970 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Alpine | Opel |
Model | A 310 | Kadett |
Year Released | 1971 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 76 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2420 mm |