1982 Alpine A 310 vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 1984 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Alpine A 310 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 184 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 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 1982 Alpine A 310. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 1982 Alpine A 310 (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1982 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Alpine A 310 | 1984 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Alpine | Honda |
| Model | A 310 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 61 L |
