1975 Alpine A 310 vs. 2004 Honda City
To start off, 2004 Honda City is newer by 29 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 33 more horse power than 2004 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda City weights approximately 115 kg more than 1975 Alpine A 310.
Because 1975 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 1975 Alpine A 310. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda City, 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, 1975 Alpine A 310 (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1975 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Alpine A 310 | 2004 Honda City | |
| Make | Alpine | Honda |
| Model | A 310 | City |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1604 cc | 1343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2510 mm |
