1962 Sunbeam Alpine vs. 1983 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1983 Toyota Starlet is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Sunbeam Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Sunbeam Alpine (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Starlet. (47 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Sunbeam Alpine should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Starlet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 245 kg more than 1983 Toyota Starlet. 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, 1962 Sunbeam Alpine (127 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Starlet. (65 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1962 Sunbeam Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Sunbeam Alpine | 1983 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | Sunbeam | Toyota |
| Model | Alpine | Starlet |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.6 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 40 L |
