1965 Sunbeam Alpine vs. 1979 Zastava 132
To start off, 1979 Zastava 132 is newer by 14 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 1,754 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Zastava 132 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Zastava 132 (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1965 Sunbeam Alpine. (91 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Zastava 132 should accelerate faster than 1965 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Zastava 132 weights approximately 95 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, 1979 Zastava 132 (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Sunbeam Alpine. (139 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1979 Zastava 132 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Sunbeam Alpine | 1979 Zastava 132 | |
| Make | Sunbeam | Zastava |
| Model | Alpine | 132 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1979 |
| Engine Size | 1723 cc | 1754 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2560 mm |
