2008 Honda Element vs. 1963 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 2008 Honda Element is newer by 45 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1963 Sunbeam Alpine. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1963 Sunbeam Alpine.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Sunbeam Alpine. (126 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Element | 1963 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Honda | Sunbeam |
| Model | Element | Alpine |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 40 L |
