1964 Sunbeam Alpine vs. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 39 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 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg (306 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1964 Sunbeam Alpine. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1964 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1400 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, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg (410 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Sunbeam Alpine. (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Sunbeam Alpine | 2003 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Sunbeam | Volkswagen |
| Model | Alpine | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 4172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 100 L |
