1975 Sunbeam Alpine vs. 1979 Vauxhall Royale
To start off, 1979 Vauxhall Royale is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 2,783 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Vauxhall Royale is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Vauxhall Royale weights approximately 360 kg more than 1975 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. 1979 Vauxhall Royale has automatic transmission and 1975 Sunbeam Alpine has manual transmission. 1975 Sunbeam Alpine will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Vauxhall Royale will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Sunbeam Alpine | 1979 Vauxhall Royale | |
Make | Sunbeam | Vauxhall |
Model | Alpine | Royale |
Year Released | 1975 | 1979 |
Engine Size | 1725 cc | 2783 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2690 mm |