1986 Honda Prelude vs. 1964 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1986 Honda Prelude is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 1,829 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Honda Prelude (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1964 Sunbeam Alpine. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1964 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 25 kg more than 1986 Honda Prelude.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Honda Prelude (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Sunbeam Alpine. (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Honda Prelude | 1964 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Honda | Sunbeam |
| Model | Prelude | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1829 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 40 L |
