1963 Sunbeam Alpine vs. 1983 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1983 Toyota Corolla is newer by 20 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, 1983 Toyota Corolla (83 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1963 Sunbeam Alpine. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1963 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 210 kg more than 1983 Toyota Corolla.
Let's talk about torque, 1963 Sunbeam Alpine (126 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Corolla. (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1963 Sunbeam Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Sunbeam Alpine | 1983 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Sunbeam | Toyota |
| Model | Alpine | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 77 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |
