1963 Sunbeam Alpine vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1975 Toyota Corolla is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Sunbeam Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Sunbeam Alpine (81 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Sunbeam Alpine should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 75 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1963 Sunbeam Alpine (126 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (114 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1963 Sunbeam Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Sunbeam Alpine | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Sunbeam | Toyota |
| Model | Alpine | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 1406 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2410 mm |
