1964 Sunbeam Alpine vs. 2013 BMW X5
To start off, 2013 BMW X5 is newer by 49 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW X5 (261 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1964 Sunbeam Alpine. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 1964 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW X5 weights approximately 1355 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, 2013 BMW X5 (576 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 448 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Sunbeam Alpine. (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Sunbeam Alpine | 2013 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Sunbeam | BMW |
| Model | Alpine | X5 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 17 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 2355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 2197 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 85 L |
