1971 Sunbeam Alpine vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1973 Toyota Corona is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 2,252 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Toyota Corona (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1971 Sunbeam Alpine. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1971 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Toyota Corona weights approximately 200 kg more than 1971 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, 1973 Toyota Corona (166 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Sunbeam Alpine. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Sunbeam Alpine | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Sunbeam | Toyota |
Model | Alpine | Corona |
Year Released | 1971 | 1973 |
Engine Size | 1725 cc | 2252 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2590 mm |