1984 Alpine A 310 vs. 2012 Honda Fit
To start off, 2012 Honda Fit is newer by 28 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 32 more horse power than 2012 Honda Fit. (117 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Fit weights approximately 172 kg more than 1984 Alpine A 310.
Because 1984 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 1984 Alpine A 310. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Honda Fit, 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, 1984 Alpine A 310 (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Fit. (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1984 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alpine A 310 | 2012 Honda Fit | |
Make | Alpine | Honda |
Model | A 310 | Fit |
Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 117 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4105 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1694 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1524 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2499 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 40 L |