1984 Alpine A 310 vs. 1988 Honda Shuttle
To start off, 1988 Honda Shuttle is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alpine A 310 (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1988 Honda Shuttle. (114 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Shuttle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 100 kg more than 1984 Alpine A 310.
Because 1988 Honda Shuttle is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Alpine A 310. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Honda Shuttle will offer significantly more control. 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, 1984 Alpine A 310 (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Shuttle. (148 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1984 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Alpine A 310 | 1988 Honda Shuttle | |
| Make | Alpine | Honda |
| Model | A 310 | Shuttle |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2510 mm |
