1963 Sunbeam Alpine vs. 1979 Volvo 260
To start off, 1979 Volvo 260 is newer by 16 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 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Volvo 260 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Volvo 260 (146 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1963 Sunbeam Alpine. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Volvo 260 should accelerate faster than 1963 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Volvo 260 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1963 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 Volvo 260 (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Sunbeam Alpine. (126 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Volvo 260 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Sunbeam Alpine | 1979 Volvo 260 | |
| Make | Sunbeam | Volvo |
| Model | Alpine | 260 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2660 mm |
