1965 Sunbeam Alpine vs. 1983 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1983 Toyota Corolla is newer by 18 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 1,723 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Sunbeam Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Sunbeam Alpine (91 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Corolla. (63 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Sunbeam Alpine should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 105 kg more than 1983 Toyota Corolla. 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 Sunbeam Alpine (139 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Corolla. (98 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1965 Sunbeam Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Sunbeam Alpine | 1983 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Sunbeam | Toyota |
| Model | Alpine | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1723 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2410 mm |
