1988 Honda Legend vs. 1963 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1988 Honda Legend is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Legend (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1963 Sunbeam Alpine. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1963 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Legend weights approximately 300 kg more than 1963 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, 1988 Honda Legend (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Sunbeam Alpine. (126 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Legend | 1963 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Honda | Sunbeam |
| Model | Legend | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 40 L |
