1976 Alpine A 310 vs. 2001 Honda Civic
To start off, 2001 Honda Civic is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 2,662 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alpine A 310 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2001 Honda Civic. (118 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Civic weights approximately 64 kg more than 1976 Alpine A 310.
Because 1976 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 1976 Alpine A 310. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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 310 (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alpine A 310 | 2001 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Alpine | Honda |
| Model | A 310 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2662 cc | 1672 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 94.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1016 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 50 L |
