1963 Sunbeam Alpine vs. 2009 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Toyota Corolla is newer by 46 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 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Corolla (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1963 Sunbeam Alpine. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 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 4 kg more than 2009 Toyota Corolla.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Toyota Corolla (128 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Sunbeam Alpine. (126 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Sunbeam Alpine | 2009 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Sunbeam | Toyota |
| Model | Alpine | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1026 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |
