1978 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1955 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1978 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Corvette (380 Nm) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Sunbeam Alpine. (163 Nm). This means 1978 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Chevrolet Corvette | 1955 Sunbeam Alpine | |
Make | Chevrolet | Sunbeam |
Model | Corvette | Alpine |
Year Released | 1978 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5765 cc | 2267 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 80 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 163 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 7.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2480 mm |