1961 Sunbeam Alpine vs. 1979 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1979 Toyota Celica is newer by 18 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 2,563 cc, 1979 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1961 Sunbeam Alpine. (80 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1961 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Celica weights approximately 185 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Toyota Celica (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Sunbeam Alpine. (127 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Sunbeam Alpine | 1979 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Sunbeam | Toyota |
| Model | Alpine | Celica |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2640 mm |
