1979 Alpine A 310 vs. 1983 Opel Senator
To start off, 1983 Opel Senator is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Alpine A 310 (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1983 Opel Senator. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1983 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Opel Senator weights approximately 394 kg more than 1979 Alpine A 310.
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, 1979 Alpine A 310 (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Opel Senator. (189 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1979 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Alpine A 310 | 1983 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Alpine | Opel |
| Model | A 310 | Senator |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 40 L |
