1976 Alpine A 110 vs. 1972 Honda Civic
To start off, 1976 Alpine A 110 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,647 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alpine A 110 (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1972 Honda Civic. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1972 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Alpine A 110 weights approximately 117 kg more than 1972 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Alpine A 110 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 1976 Alpine A 110. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 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, 1976 Alpine A 110 (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Honda Civic. (100 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alpine A 110 | 1972 Honda Civic | |
Make | Alpine | Honda |
Model | A 110 | Civic |
Year Released | 1976 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1647 cc | 1169 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2210 mm |