1975 Alpine A 310 vs. 1985 Opel Senator
To start off, 1985 Opel Senator is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alpine A 310 (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1985 Opel Senator. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1985 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Opel Senator weights approximately 501 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, 1985 Opel Senator (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1985 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alpine A 310 | 1985 Opel Senator | |
Make | Alpine | Opel |
Model | A 310 | Senator |
Year Released | 1975 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1604 cc | 2197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 186 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 |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1326 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 |