1963 Sunbeam Alpine vs. 1999 Venturi 400
To start off, 1999 Venturi 400 is newer by 36 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 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Venturi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 314 more horse power than 1963 Sunbeam Alpine. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1963 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Venturi 400 weights approximately 120 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, 1999 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 394 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Sunbeam Alpine. (126 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Sunbeam Alpine | 1999 Venturi 400 | |
| Make | Sunbeam | Venturi |
| Model | Alpine | 400 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2500 mm |
