1965 Sunbeam Alpine vs. 1973 Tatra T613
To start off, 1973 Tatra T613 is newer by 8 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 3,495 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Tatra T613 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Tatra T613 (167 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1965 Sunbeam Alpine. (91 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Tatra T613 should accelerate faster than 1965 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Tatra T613 weights approximately 690 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, 1973 Tatra T613 (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Sunbeam Alpine. (139 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1973 Tatra T613 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Sunbeam Alpine | 1973 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Sunbeam | Tatra |
| Model | Alpine | T613 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1723 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2990 mm |
