1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 1972 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1972 Opel Rekord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 310 (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1972 Opel Rekord. (66 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1972 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Opel Rekord weights approximately 225 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, 1971 Alpine A 310 (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 310 | 1972 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Alpine | Opel |
Model | A 310 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1971 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1646 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2680 mm |