2007 Honda Accord vs. 1964 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 2007 Honda Accord is newer by 43 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1964 Sunbeam Alpine. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1964 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Accord weights approximately 80 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, 2007 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Sunbeam Alpine. (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Accord | 1964 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Honda | Sunbeam |
| Model | Accord | Alpine |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 40 L |
