1964 Sunbeam Alpine vs. 2009 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2009 Toyota Camry is newer by 45 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 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Camry (157 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1964 Sunbeam Alpine. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1964 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Camry weights approximately 330 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, 2009 Toyota Camry (161 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Sunbeam Alpine. (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Sunbeam Alpine | 2009 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Sunbeam | Toyota |
| Model | Alpine | Camry |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 2399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |
