1965 Sunbeam Alpine vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 46 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 1,723 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Sunbeam Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Civic (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1965 Sunbeam Alpine. (91 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1965 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Civic weights approximately 249 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, 1965 Sunbeam Alpine (139 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1965 Sunbeam Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Sunbeam Alpine | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | Sunbeam | Honda |
Model | Alpine | Civic |
Year Released | 1965 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1723 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1249 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |