1978 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1960 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1978 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Chevrolet Camaro (165 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1960 Sunbeam Alpine. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1960 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 590 kg more than 1960 Sunbeam Alpine. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1978 Chevrolet Camaro (358 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Sunbeam Alpine. (127 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Chevrolet Camaro | 1960 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Sunbeam |
| Model | Camaro | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 358 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2190 mm |
