1972 Dodge Dart vs. 1972 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, both 1972 Dodge Dart 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 5,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Dodge Dart (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1972 Sunbeam Alpine. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1972 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Dart weights approximately 415 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Dart (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Sunbeam Alpine. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Dart | 1972 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Dodge | Sunbeam |
| Model | Dart | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Size | 5562 cc | 1725 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2510 mm |
