1984 Alpine A 310 vs. 1971 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1984 Alpine A 310 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alpine A 310 (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1971 Opel Ascona. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1971 Opel Ascona. 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 Alpine A 310 (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Ascona. (90 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Alpine A 310 | 1971 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Alpine | Opel |
| Model | A 310 | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 79.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2440 mm |
