1953 Sunbeam Alpine vs. 1979 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corona is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 2,267 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Sunbeam Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Sunbeam Alpine (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corona. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Sunbeam Alpine should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 220 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1953 Sunbeam Alpine (163 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corona. (117 Nm). This means 1953 Sunbeam Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corona. 1979 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1953 Sunbeam Alpine has manual transmission. 1953 Sunbeam Alpine will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Sunbeam Alpine | 1979 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Sunbeam | Toyota |
Model | Alpine | Corona |
Year Released | 1953 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2267 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 117 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2530 mm |