1972 Alpine A 310 vs. 1969 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1972 Alpine A 310 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Olympia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Olympia would be higher. At 1,605 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alpine A 310 (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1969 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1969 Opel Olympia. 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, 1972 Alpine A 310 (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1972 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Alpine A 310 | 1969 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Alpine | Opel |
Model | A 310 | Olympia |
Year Released | 1972 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1077 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 61 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |