1976 Alpine A 110 vs. 1965 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1976 Alpine A 110 is newer by 11 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, 1976 Alpine A 110 (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1965 Opel Rekord. (90 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1965 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Opel Rekord weights approximately 300 kg more than 1976 Alpine A 110.
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, 1965 Opel Rekord (146 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm). This means 1965 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alpine A 110 | 1965 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Alpine | Opel |
| Model | A 110 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1646 cc | 1977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 70 L |
