1975 Alpine A 310 vs. 1971 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1975 Alpine A 310 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 2,068 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alpine A 310 (127 HP) has 68 more horse power than 1971 Opel Rekord. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Opel Rekord weights approximately 275 kg more than 1975 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, 1975 Alpine A 310 (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1975 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Alpine A 310 | 1971 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Alpine | Opel |
| Model | A 310 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1604 cc | 2068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 86.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2680 mm |
