1993 Alpine A 610 vs. 1984 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1993 Alpine A 610 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Alpine A 610 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Alpine A 610 (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1984 Opel Rekord. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Alpine A 610 weights approximately 299 kg more than 1984 Opel Rekord. 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, 1993 Alpine A 610 (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Opel Rekord. (143 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1993 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Alpine A 610 | 1984 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Alpine | Opel |
| Model | A 610 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1984 |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1480 mm |
