1965 Sunbeam Alpine vs. 2000 Peugeot 607
To start off, 2000 Peugeot 607 is newer by 35 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 2,230 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Peugeot 607 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Peugeot 607 (160 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1965 Sunbeam Alpine. (91 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Peugeot 607 should accelerate faster than 1965 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Peugeot 607 weights approximately 410 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, 2000 Peugeot 607 (217 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Sunbeam Alpine. (139 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2000 Peugeot 607 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Sunbeam Alpine | 2000 Peugeot 607 | |
| Make | Sunbeam | Peugeot |
| Model | Alpine | 607 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1723 cc | 2230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2610 mm |
