1973 Honda 145 vs. 1973 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, both 1973 Honda 145 and 1973 Sunbeam Alpine were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,725 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Sunbeam Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Sunbeam Alpine (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1973 Honda 145. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Sunbeam Alpine should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 94 kg more than 1973 Honda 145. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 Sunbeam Alpine is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Sunbeam Alpine. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Honda 145, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1973 Sunbeam Alpine (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda 145. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Sunbeam Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda 145. 1973 Sunbeam Alpine has automatic transmission and 1973 Honda 145 has manual transmission. 1973 Honda 145 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Sunbeam Alpine will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Honda 145 | 1973 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Honda | Sunbeam |
| Model | 145 | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Size | 1433 cc | 1725 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1014 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2510 mm |
