1971 Honda Life vs. 1965 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1971 Honda Life is newer by 6 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, 1965 Sunbeam Alpine (91 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (34 HP @ 9000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Sunbeam Alpine should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 510 kg more than 1971 Honda Life. 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 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (32 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1965 Sunbeam Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Honda Life | 1965 Sunbeam Alpine | |
Make | Honda | Sunbeam |
Model | Life | Alpine |
Year Released | 1971 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 356 cc | 1723 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 32 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2190 mm |