1983 Alpine A 310 vs. 2010 Honda Accord
To start off, 2010 Honda Accord is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 2,663 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1983 Alpine A 310. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1983 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Accord weights approximately 497 kg more than 1983 Alpine A 310. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1983 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 1983 Alpine A 310. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord, 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, 2010 Honda Accord (219 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Alpine A 310. (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Alpine A 310 | 2010 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Alpine | Honda |
| Model | A 310 | Accord |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2663 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1477 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4849 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |
