1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight vs. 1953 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (108 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1953 Sunbeam Alpine. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 1953 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 356 kg more than 1953 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 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (251 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Sunbeam Alpine. (163 Nm). This means 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Sunbeam Alpine. 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight has automatic transmission and 1953 Sunbeam Alpine has manual transmission. 1953 Sunbeam Alpine will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | 1953 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Sunbeam |
| Model | Eighty-Eight | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2267 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2490 mm |
