1974 Sunbeam Alpine vs. 1959 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1974 Sunbeam Alpine is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,724 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Sunbeam Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Sunbeam Alpine (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1959 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Sunbeam Alpine should accelerate faster than 1959 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Toyota Crown weights approximately 240 kg more than 1974 Sunbeam Alpine.
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, 1974 Sunbeam Alpine (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1974 Sunbeam Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Sunbeam Alpine | 1959 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Sunbeam | Toyota |
Model | Alpine | Crown |
Year Released | 1974 | 1959 |
Engine Size | 1724 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2540 mm |