1965 Sunbeam Alpine vs. 2006 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2006 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 41 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota RAV4 (150 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1965 Sunbeam Alpine. (91 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 1965 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 250 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, 2006 Toyota RAV4 (194 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Sunbeam Alpine. (139 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Sunbeam Alpine | 2006 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Sunbeam | Toyota |
| Model | Alpine | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1723 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2570 mm |
