1965 Sunbeam Alpine vs. 2010 Honda Accord
To start off, 2010 Honda Accord 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1965 Sunbeam Alpine. (91 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1965 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Accord weights approximately 465 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 Honda Accord (219 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Sunbeam Alpine. (139 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Sunbeam Alpine | 2010 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Sunbeam | Honda |
| Model | Alpine | Accord |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1723 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4849 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2741 mm |
