1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 1975 Honda Civic
To start off, 1975 Honda Civic is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alpine A 110 (118 HP) has 69 more horse power than 1975 Honda Civic. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1975 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Honda Civic weights approximately 48 kg more than 1970 Alpine A 110.
Because 1970 Alpine A 110 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 1970 Alpine A 110. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 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, 1970 Alpine A 110 (122 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Honda Civic. (80 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alpine A 110 | 1975 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Alpine | Honda |
| Model | A 110 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.7 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 76 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 678 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 42 L |
