2005 Honda Accord vs. 1965 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 2005 Honda Accord is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Accord (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1965 Sunbeam Alpine. (91 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1965 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Accord weights approximately 436 kg more than 1965 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, 2005 Honda Accord (218 Nm) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Sunbeam Alpine. (139 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Accord | 1965 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Honda | Sunbeam |
| Model | Accord | Alpine |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1723 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1436 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2190 mm |
