1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 1,646 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 285 kg more than 1971 Alpine A 310.
Because 1971 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 1971 Alpine A 310. 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, 2008 Honda Civic (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 310. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 310. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1971 Alpine A 310 has manual transmission. 1971 Alpine A 310 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 310 | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Alpine | Honda |
Model | A 310 | Civic |
Year Released | 1971 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1646 cc | 1493 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 128 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |