2003 Honda Mobilio vs. 1963 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 2003 Honda Mobilio is newer by 40 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 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Sunbeam Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Mobilio (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1963 Sunbeam Alpine. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Mobilio should accelerate faster than 1963 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 220 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, 2003 Honda Mobilio (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Sunbeam Alpine. (126 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Mobilio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Mobilio | 1963 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Honda | Sunbeam |
| Model | Mobilio | Alpine |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2190 mm |
