1973 Alpine A 310 vs. 1971 Honda Life
To start off, 1973 Alpine A 310 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,605 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Alpine A 310 (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (34 HP @ 9000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 335 kg more than 1971 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 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 1973 Alpine A 310. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Honda Life, 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, 1973 Alpine A 310 (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (32 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1973 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Alpine A 310 | 1971 Honda Life | |
Make | Alpine | Honda |
Model | A 310 | Life |
Year Released | 1973 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 356 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 32 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2090 mm |