1963 Sunbeam Alpine vs. 2009 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2009 Honda Jazz is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Sunbeam Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Jazz (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1963 Sunbeam Alpine. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 1963 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Jazz weights approximately 17 kg more than 1963 Sunbeam Alpine. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Honda Jazz (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Sunbeam Alpine. (126 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Sunbeam Alpine | 2009 Honda Jazz | |
| Make | Sunbeam | Honda |
| Model | Alpine | Jazz |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1047 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 42 L |
