1979 Buick Estate vs. 1965 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1979 Buick Estate is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Estate (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1965 Sunbeam Alpine. (91 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1965 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Estate weights approximately 875 kg more than 1965 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, 1979 Buick Estate (275 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Sunbeam Alpine. (139 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Estate | 1965 Sunbeam Alpine | |
Make | Buick | Sunbeam |
Model | Estate | Alpine |
Year Released | 1979 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1723 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1000 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 |