1973 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1954 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1973 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chevrolet Impala (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1954 Sunbeam Alpine. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1954 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 415 kg more than 1954 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 Chevrolet Impala (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Sunbeam Alpine. (163 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1973 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chevrolet Impala | 1954 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Sunbeam |
| Model | Impala | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 2267 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.3 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 110 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2490 mm |
