1973 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1973 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, both 1973 Chevrolet Corvette and 1973 Sunbeam Alpine were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Chevrolet Corvette (386 Nm) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Sunbeam Alpine. (123 Nm). This means 1973 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chevrolet Corvette | 1973 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Sunbeam |
| Model | Corvette | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1725 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 71 HP |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2510 mm |
