1979 Alpine A 310 vs. 2006 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2006 Honda Jazz is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Alpine A 310 (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2006 Honda Jazz. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Jazz weights approximately 1010 kg more than 1979 Alpine A 310.
Because 1979 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 1979 Alpine A 310. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Jazz, 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, 1979 Alpine A 310 (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Jazz. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1979 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Alpine A 310 | 2006 Honda Jazz | |
Make | Alpine | Honda |
Model | A 310 | Jazz |
Year Released | 1979 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 89.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 42 L |