1981 Alpine A 310 vs. 1990 Honda Concerto
To start off, 1990 Honda Concerto is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Alpine A 310 (150 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1990 Honda Concerto. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Concerto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Concerto weights approximately 60 kg more than 1981 Alpine A 310.
Because 1981 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 1981 Alpine A 310. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Honda Concerto, 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, 1981 Alpine A 310 (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Concerto. (112 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1981 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Alpine A 310 | 1990 Honda Concerto | |
Make | Alpine | Honda |
Model | A 310 | Concerto |
Year Released | 1981 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1394 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2560 mm |