1976 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1976 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, both 1976 Chevrolet Corvette and 1976 Sunbeam Alpine were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chevrolet Corvette (180 HP) has 109 more horse power than 1976 Sunbeam Alpine. (71 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1976 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, 1976 Chevrolet Corvette (346 Nm) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Sunbeam Alpine. (123 Nm). This means 1976 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Sunbeam Alpine. 1976 Sunbeam Alpine has automatic transmission and 1976 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1976 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Sunbeam Alpine will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Chevrolet Corvette | 1976 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Sunbeam |
| Model | Corvette | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Size | 5765 cc | 1725 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 71 HP |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2510 mm |
