1973 Sunbeam Alpine vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 1978 Volvo 66 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 1,725 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Sunbeam Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Sunbeam Alpine (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Sunbeam Alpine should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 66.
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 Sunbeam Alpine (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1973 Sunbeam Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 66. 1978 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1973 Sunbeam Alpine has manual transmission. 1973 Sunbeam Alpine will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Sunbeam Alpine | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Sunbeam | Volvo |
Model | Alpine | 66 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1978 |
Engine Size | 1725 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1550 mm |