1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 1986 Honda Civic
To start off, 1986 Honda Civic is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 1,605 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Honda Civic (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 310. (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Honda Civic weights approximately 75 kg more than 1971 Alpine A 310. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Alpine A 310 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 310. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 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, 1971 Alpine A 310 (150 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Honda Civic. (142 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1971 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 310 | 1986 Honda Civic | |
Make | Alpine | Honda |
Model | A 310 | Civic |
Year Released | 1971 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2210 mm |