2000 Honda Insight vs. 1953 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 2000 Honda Insight is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 2,267 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Sunbeam Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Sunbeam Alpine (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2000 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Sunbeam Alpine should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 430 kg more than 2000 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1953 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 1953 Sunbeam Alpine. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Insight, 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, 1953 Sunbeam Alpine (163 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Insight. (123 Nm). This means 1953 Sunbeam Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Insight. 2000 Honda Insight has automatic transmission and 1953 Sunbeam Alpine has manual transmission. 1953 Sunbeam Alpine will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Honda Insight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Insight | 1953 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Honda | Sunbeam |
| Model | Insight | Alpine |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 994 cc | 2267 cc |
| Engine Type | electric | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2490 mm |
