1975 Alpine A 310 vs. 1973 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1975 Alpine A 310 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,604 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alpine A 310 (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1973 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 3 kg more than 1973 Opel Kadett. 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, 1975 Alpine A 310 (146 Nm) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm). This means 1975 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alpine A 310 | 1973 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Alpine | Opel |
Model | A 310 | Kadett |
Year Released | 1975 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1604 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 71 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 72 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 | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 822 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 43 L |