1976 Alpine A 310 vs. 2002 Honda Civic
To start off, 2002 Honda Civic is newer by 26 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 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Civic (157 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1976 Alpine A 310. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1976 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Civic weights approximately 284 kg more than 1976 Alpine A 310. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 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 (209 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (179 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1976 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alpine A 310 | 2002 Honda Civic | |
Make | Alpine | Honda |
Model | A 310 | Civic |
Year Released | 1976 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1264 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 50 L |