1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 35 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alpine A 110 (118 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 484 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, 2005 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, 2005 Honda Civic (156 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alpine A 110. (122 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alpine A 110. 2005 Honda Civic 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. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alpine A 110 | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Alpine | Honda |
Model | A 110 | Civic |
Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.7 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1114 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 50 L |