1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 39 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 1,606 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 110 (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic.
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, 2010 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, 2010 Honda Civic (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 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 | 2010 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Alpine | Honda |
| Model | A 110 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1606 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4503 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1753 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 47 L |
