1980 Alpine A 310 vs. 1967 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1980 Alpine A 310 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alpine A 310 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1967 Opel Commodore. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Commodore weights approximately 190 kg more than 1980 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, 1980 Alpine A 310 (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Commodore. (174 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1980 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alpine A 310 | 1967 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Alpine | Opel |
| Model | A 310 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |
