1965 Sunbeam Alpine vs. 2010 Chevrolet HHR
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet HHR is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet HHR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet HHR (260 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1965 Sunbeam Alpine. (91 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet HHR should accelerate faster than 1965 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet HHR weights approximately 488 kg more than 1965 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, 2010 Chevrolet HHR (352 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Sunbeam Alpine. (139 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet HHR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Sunbeam Alpine | 2010 Chevrolet HHR | |
| Make | Sunbeam | Chevrolet |
| Model | Alpine | HHR |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1723 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1488 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4483 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1588 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2629 mm |
