1978 Buick Estate vs. 1963 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1978 Buick Estate is newer by 15 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1963 Sunbeam Alpine. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1963 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Estate weights approximately 850 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, 1978 Buick Estate (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Sunbeam Alpine. (126 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Estate | 1963 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Buick | Sunbeam |
| Model | Estate | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2190 mm |
