1977 Alpine A 110 vs. 1978 Honda Accord
To start off, 1978 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 1,647 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Alpine A 110 (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Honda Accord weights approximately 206 kg more than 1977 Alpine A 110.
Because 1977 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 1977 Alpine A 110. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord, 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, 1977 Alpine A 110 (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord. 1978 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1977 Alpine A 110 has manual transmission. 1977 Alpine A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Alpine A 110 | 1978 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Alpine | Honda |
| Model | A 110 | Accord |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1647 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 50 L |
