1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 53 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2012 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, 2012 Honda Civic (174 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm). This means 2012 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alpine A 106. 2012 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1959 Alpine A 106 has manual transmission. 1959 Alpine A 106 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Alpine A 106 | 2012 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Alpine | Honda |
| Model | A 106 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1460 mm |
