1965 Sunbeam Alpine vs. 1972 Volvo 1800
To start off, 1972 Volvo 1800 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Volvo 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Volvo 1800 (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1965 Sunbeam Alpine. (91 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Volvo 1800 should accelerate faster than 1965 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Volvo 1800 weights approximately 190 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, 1972 Volvo 1800 (176 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Sunbeam Alpine. (139 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1972 Volvo 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Sunbeam Alpine | 1972 Volvo 1800 | |
| Make | Sunbeam | Volvo |
| Model | Alpine | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1723 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2460 mm |
