1972 Alpine A 310 vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 1,668 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alpine A 310 (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 329 kg more than 1972 Alpine A 310.
Because 1972 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 1972 Alpine A 310. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Honda Civic (149 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alpine A 310. 2004 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1972 Alpine A 310 has manual transmission. 1972 Alpine A 310 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Alpine A 310 | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Alpine | Honda |
Model | A 310 | Civic |
Year Released | 1972 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1668 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 149 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1154 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |