1977 Alpine A 110 vs. 1966 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1977 Alpine A 110 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,647 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Alpine A 110 (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1966 Opel Kadett. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1966 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Opel Kadett weights approximately 25 kg more than 1977 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, 1977 Alpine A 110 (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Opel Kadett. (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1977 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Alpine A 110 | 1966 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Alpine | Opel |
| Model | A 110 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1647 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 60 L |
