2001 Honda City vs. 1971 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 2001 Honda City is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 1,725 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Sunbeam Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda City (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1971 Sunbeam Alpine. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda City should accelerate faster than 1971 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 70 kg more than 2001 Honda City.
Because 1971 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 1971 Sunbeam Alpine. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda City, 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, 1971 Sunbeam Alpine (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1971 Sunbeam Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda City. 1971 Sunbeam Alpine has automatic transmission and 2001 Honda City has manual transmission. 2001 Honda City will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Sunbeam Alpine will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Honda City | 1971 Sunbeam Alpine | |
Make | Honda | Sunbeam |
Model | City | Alpine |
Year Released | 2001 | 1971 |
Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1725 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |