1996 Honda CRX vs. 1964 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1996 Honda CRX is newer by 32 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 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda CRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda CRX (158 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1964 Sunbeam Alpine. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda CRX should accelerate faster than 1964 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda CRX weights approximately 50 kg more than 1964 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, 1996 Honda CRX (143 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Sunbeam Alpine. (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Honda CRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda CRX | 1964 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Honda | Sunbeam |
| Model | CRX | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2190 mm |
