1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 1981 Honda Accord
To start off, 1981 Honda Accord is newer by 11 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 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alpine A 110 (118 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1981 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1981 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Honda Accord weights approximately 300 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, 1981 Honda Accord, 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, 1981 Honda Accord (127 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alpine A 110. (122 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1981 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alpine A 110. 1981 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1970 Alpine A 110 has manual transmission. 1970 Alpine A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alpine A 110 | 1981 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Alpine | Honda |
| Model | A 110 | Accord |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.7 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 50 L |
