1987 Alpine V6 vs. 2010 Honda Civic

To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Alpine V6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Alpine V6 would be higher. At 2,457 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Alpine V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alpine V6 (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Civic weights approximately 36 kg more than 1987 Alpine V6.

Because 1987 Alpine V6 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 1987 Alpine V6. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 1987 Alpine V6 (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1987 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.

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