1981 Alpine A 310 vs. 1980 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1981 Alpine A 310 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Alpine A 310 (150 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1980 Opel Commodore. (115 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1980 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Opel Commodore weights approximately 220 kg more than 1981 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, 1981 Alpine A 310 (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Opel Commodore. (179 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1981 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Alpine A 310 | 1980 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Alpine | Opel |
| Model | A 310 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 65 L |
