1965 Sunbeam Alpine vs. 2000 Suzuki Swift
To start off, 2000 Suzuki Swift 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 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 39 more horse power than 2000 Suzuki Swift. (52 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Sunbeam Alpine should accelerate faster than 2000 Suzuki Swift. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 260 kg more than 2000 Suzuki Swift. 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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Suzuki Swift. (76 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1965 Sunbeam Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Suzuki Swift.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Sunbeam Alpine | 2000 Suzuki Swift | |
| Make | Sunbeam | Suzuki |
| Model | Alpine | Swift |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1723 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 76 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2270 mm |
