1961 Sunbeam Alpine vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1974 Toyota Corolla is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Sunbeam Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Sunbeam Alpine (80 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Sunbeam Alpine should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 80 kg more than 1974 Toyota Corolla. 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 Sunbeam Alpine (127 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (114 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1961 Sunbeam Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Sunbeam Alpine | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Sunbeam | Toyota |
Model | Alpine | Corolla |
Year Released | 1961 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1592 cc | 1407 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2380 mm |