1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 1986 Opel Senator
To start off, 1986 Opel Senator is newer by 15 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 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 310 (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1986 Opel Senator. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1986 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Opel Senator weights approximately 495 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, 1986 Opel Senator (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 310. (150 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1986 Opel Senator 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 | 1986 Opel Senator | |
Make | Alpine | Opel |
Model | A 310 | Senator |
Year Released | 1971 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 2196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 77.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |