1978 Alpine A 310 vs. 2002 Honda That
To start off, 2002 Honda That is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Alpine A 310 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2002 Honda That. (51 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda That. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 164 kg more than 2002 Honda That. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 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 1978 Alpine A 310. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda That, 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, 1978 Alpine A 310 (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda That. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda That. 2002 Honda That has automatic transmission and 1978 Alpine A 310 has manual transmission. 1978 Alpine A 310 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda That will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Alpine A 310 | 2002 Honda That | |
Make | Alpine | Honda |
Model | A 310 | That |
Year Released | 1978 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 61 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 64 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2370 mm |