1975 Alpine A 310 vs. 1999 Honda Life
To start off, 1999 Honda Life is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 1,604 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alpine A 310 (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1999 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1999 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Alpine A 310. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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, 1975 Alpine A 310 (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1975 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Life. 1999 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 1975 Alpine A 310 has manual transmission. 1975 Alpine A 310 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Alpine A 310 | 1999 Honda Life | |
| Make | Alpine | Honda |
| Model | A 310 | Life |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1604 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2370 mm |
