1977 Alpine A 110 vs. 1996 Honda Today
To start off, 1996 Honda Today is newer by 19 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 48 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Alpine A 110 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1996 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Alpine A 110. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1977 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today. 1996 Honda Today 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. 1996 Honda Today will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Alpine A 110 | 1996 Honda Today | |
| Make | Alpine | Honda |
| Model | A 110 | Today |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1647 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
