1965 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1965 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, both 1965 Aston Martin DB5 and 1965 Sunbeam Alpine were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Aston Martin DB5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1965 Sunbeam Alpine. (91 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1965 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1965 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, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 (389 Nm @ 3850 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Sunbeam Alpine. (139 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1965 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Aston Martin DB5 | 1965 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Sunbeam |
| Model | DB5 | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 1723 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2190 mm |
