1964 Sunbeam Alpine vs. 1967 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600
To start off, 1967 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1964 Sunbeam Alpine. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 should accelerate faster than 1964 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1964 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, 1967 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 (194 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Sunbeam Alpine. (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Sunbeam Alpine | 1967 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 | |
| Make | Sunbeam | Willys-Overland |
| Model | Alpine | Aero-Willys 2600 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2740 mm |
