1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alpine A 106. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alpine A 106 would be higher. At 1,339 cc (2 cylinders), 2011 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Civic weights approximately 719 kg more than 1959 Alpine A 106.
Because 1959 Alpine A 106 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Alpine A 106. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Honda Civic (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alpine A 106.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Alpine A 106 | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | Alpine | Honda |
Model | A 106 | Civic |
Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 99 HP |
Torque | 45 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 1249 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1460 mm |