1978 Alpine A 310 vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 28 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, 2006 Honda Civic (198 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1978 Alpine A 310. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1978 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 321 kg more than 1978 Alpine A 310. 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, 2006 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, 1978 Alpine A 310 (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 1978 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Alpine A 310 | 2006 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Alpine | Honda |
| Model | A 310 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1999 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 50 L |
