1972 AMC Matador vs. 1972 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, both 1972 AMC Matador and 1972 Sunbeam Alpine were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,897 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AMC Matador (220 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1972 Sunbeam Alpine. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 1972 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Matador weights approximately 590 kg more than 1972 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, 1972 AMC Matador (427 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Sunbeam Alpine. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 1972 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | AMC | Sunbeam |
| Model | Matador | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Size | 5897 cc | 1725 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2510 mm |
