1969 Sunbeam Alpine vs. 1985 Buick Century

To start off, 1985 Buick Century is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Buick Century (150 HP) has 79 more horse power than 1969 Sunbeam Alpine. (71 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1969 Sunbeam Alpine.

Because 1969 Sunbeam Alpine is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Sunbeam Alpine. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Buick Century, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1985 Buick Century (270 Nm) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Sunbeam Alpine. (123 Nm). This means 1985 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Sunbeam Alpine. 1985 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 1969 Sunbeam Alpine has manual transmission. 1969 Sunbeam Alpine will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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