1963 Sunbeam Alpine vs. 1983 Volvo 240
To start off, 1983 Volvo 240 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 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Volvo 240 (96 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1963 Sunbeam Alpine. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Volvo 240 should accelerate faster than 1963 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Volvo 240 weights approximately 260 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, 1983 Volvo 240 (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Sunbeam Alpine. (126 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1983 Volvo 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Sunbeam Alpine | 1983 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Sunbeam | Volvo |
| Model | Alpine | 240 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2660 mm |
