1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 38 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 1,646 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 310 (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 402 kg more than 1971 Alpine A 310.
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, 2009 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 (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 310 | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Alpine | Honda |
Model | A 310 | Civic |
Year Released | 1971 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1646 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.8:1 |
Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1242 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |