1977 Cadillac Seville vs. 1963 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1977 Cadillac Seville is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Cadillac Seville (178 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1963 Sunbeam Alpine. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1963 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 870 kg more than 1963 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, 1977 Cadillac Seville (372 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Sunbeam Alpine. (126 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1977 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Cadillac Seville | 1963 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Cadillac | Sunbeam |
| Model | Seville | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 40 L |
