1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight vs. 1964 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 6,596 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1964 Sunbeam Alpine. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 1964 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 740 kg more than 1964 Sunbeam Alpine. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Sunbeam Alpine. (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | 1964 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Sunbeam |
| Model | Eighty-Eight | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6596 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2190 mm |
