1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 1,803 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 883 kg more than 1971 Alpine A 110. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 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 1971 Alpine A 110. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 110 | 2006 Honda Civic | |
Make | Alpine | Honda |
Model | A 110 | Civic |
Year Released | 1971 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1563 cc | 1803 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 16.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 635 kg | 1518 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 50 L |