1962 Sunbeam Alpine vs. 2012 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna is newer by 50 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1962 Sunbeam Alpine. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1962 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 1160 kg more than 1962 Sunbeam Alpine. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Toyota Sienna is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 Sunbeam Alpine. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Sunbeam Alpine. (127 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Sunbeam Alpine | 2012 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Sunbeam | Toyota |
| Model | Alpine | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 2155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1811 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 76 L |
