1976 Alpine A 310 vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 29 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 48 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 80 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, 2005 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 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1976 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alpine A 310 | 2005 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Alpine | Honda |
| Model | A 310 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2662 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1016 kg | 1096 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 50 L |
