1991 Alpine A 610 vs. 2008 Honda Civic

To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Alpine A 610. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Alpine A 610 would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Alpine A 610 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Alpine A 610 (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (118 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Alpine A 610 weights approximately 292 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1991 Alpine A 610 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 1991 Alpine A 610. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 1991 Alpine A 610 (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1991 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.

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