1972 Alpine A 310 vs. 1965 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1972 Alpine A 310 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,977 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alpine A 310 (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1965 Opel Rekord. (90 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1965 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Opel Rekord weights approximately 205 kg more than 1972 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, both vehicles can yield 146 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alpine A 310 | 1965 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Alpine | Opel |
| Model | A 310 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
