1976 Alpine A 110 vs. 1974 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1976 Alpine A 110 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 1,646 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alpine A 110 (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1974 Opel Ascona. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1974 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Opel Ascona weights approximately 180 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, 1976 Alpine A 110 (128 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Opel Ascona. (90 Nm). This means 1976 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alpine A 110 | 1974 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Alpine | Opel |
| Model | A 110 | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1646 cc | 1194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2440 mm |
