1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 1996 Honda Today
To start off, 1996 Honda Today is newer by 26 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 956 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alpine A 110 (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Today weights approximately 135 kg more than 1970 Alpine A 110.
Because 1996 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Alpine A 110. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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. 1996 Honda Today 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. 1996 Honda Today will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alpine A 110 | 1996 Honda Today | |
Make | Alpine | Honda |
Model | A 110 | Today |
Year Released | 1970 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |