1966 Buick Electra vs. 1975 Sunbeam Alpine

To start off, 1975 Sunbeam Alpine is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Buick Electra would be higher. At 6,572 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Buick Electra (275 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1975 Sunbeam Alpine. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1975 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Buick Electra weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1975 Sunbeam Alpine. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. 1966 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1975 Sunbeam Alpine has manual transmission. 1975 Sunbeam Alpine will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1966 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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