2008 Honda Accord vs. 1954 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1954 Sunbeam Alpine. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1954 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 120 kg more than 2008 Honda Accord.
Because 1954 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 1954 Sunbeam Alpine. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord, 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, 2008 Honda Accord (336 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Sunbeam Alpine. (163 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Accord | 1954 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Honda | Sunbeam |
| Model | Accord | Alpine |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2267 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 269 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
