1977 Alpine A 110 vs. 1984 Opel Senator
To start off, 1984 Opel Senator is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Opel Senator (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1977 Alpine A 110. (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1977 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Opel Senator weights approximately 590 kg more than 1977 Alpine A 110. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1984 Opel Senator (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Alpine A 110 | 1984 Opel Senator | |
Make | Alpine | Opel |
Model | A 110 | Senator |
Year Released | 1977 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1647 cc | 2197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2690 mm |