1968 Plymouth GTX vs. 1970 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1970 Sunbeam Alpine is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Plymouth GTX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Plymouth GTX would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Plymouth GTX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Plymouth GTX (375 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 304 more horse power than 1970 Sunbeam Alpine. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth GTX should accelerate faster than 1970 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Plymouth GTX weights approximately 587 kg more than 1970 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. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Plymouth GTX (651 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 528 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Sunbeam Alpine. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth GTX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Sunbeam Alpine. 1968 Plymouth GTX has automatic transmission and 1970 Sunbeam Alpine has manual transmission. 1970 Sunbeam Alpine will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Plymouth GTX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Plymouth GTX | 1970 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Plymouth | Sunbeam |
| Model | GTX | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 1725 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1597 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |
