1976 Renault 14 vs. 1970 Sunbeam Alpine

To start off, 1976 Renault 14 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 1,725 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Sunbeam Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Sunbeam Alpine (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1976 Renault 14. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Sunbeam Alpine should accelerate faster than 1976 Renault 14. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 145 kg more than 1976 Renault 14. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1970 Sunbeam Alpine is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Sunbeam Alpine. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 Renault 14, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Sunbeam Alpine (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Renault 14. (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Sunbeam Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Renault 14.

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