1961 Buick Invicta vs. 1961 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, both 1961 Buick Invicta and 1961 Sunbeam Alpine were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,576 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Buick Invicta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Buick Invicta (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1961 Sunbeam Alpine. (80 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1961 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Buick Invicta weights approximately 1075 kg more than 1961 Sunbeam Alpine. 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, 1961 Buick Invicta (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 456 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Sunbeam Alpine. (127 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1961 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Buick Invicta | 1961 Sunbeam Alpine | |
Make | Buick | Sunbeam |
Model | Invicta | Alpine |
Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6576 cc | 1592 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1540 mm |