1976 Alpine A 110 vs. 1978 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1978 Opel Rekord is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 1,689 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alpine A 110 (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1978 Opel Rekord. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Rekord weights approximately 312 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, 1978 Opel Rekord (142 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 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 | 1978 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Alpine | Opel |
Model | A 110 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1976 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1647 cc | 1689 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 1104 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |