1959 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1963 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1963 Sunbeam Alpine is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado (345 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 1963 Sunbeam Alpine. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1963 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 1265 kg more than 1963 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, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado (590 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 464 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Sunbeam Alpine. (126 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac Eldorado | 1963 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Cadillac | Sunbeam |
| Model | Eldorado | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6382 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 40 L |
