1976 Plymouth Volare vs. 1965 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1976 Plymouth Volare is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 3,685 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Plymouth Volare (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1965 Sunbeam Alpine. (91 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 1965 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 485 kg more than 1965 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 Plymouth Volare (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Sunbeam Alpine. (139 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1976 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Plymouth Volare | 1965 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Plymouth | Sunbeam |
| Model | Volare | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3685 cc | 1723 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2190 mm |
