1965 Sunbeam Alpine vs. 2011 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2011 Mazda RX-8 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 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1965 Sunbeam Alpine. (91 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1965 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 390 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, 2011 Mazda RX-8 (215 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Sunbeam Alpine. (139 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2011 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Sunbeam Alpine | 2011 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Sunbeam | Mazda |
| Model | Alpine | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1723 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1341 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2703 mm |
