1975 Sunbeam Alpine vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester is newer by 37 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Forester (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1975 Sunbeam Alpine. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1975 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Forester weights approximately 530 kg more than 1975 Sunbeam Alpine. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Sunbeam Alpine. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Sunbeam Alpine. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Sunbeam Alpine | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Sunbeam | Subaru |
| Model | Alpine | Forester |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
| Engine Size | 1725 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2616 mm |
