1979 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1973 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1979 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 1,725 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Sunbeam Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Sunbeam Alpine (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. (53 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Sunbeam Alpine should accelerate faster than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 224 kg more than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. 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, 1973 Sunbeam Alpine (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. (83 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1973 Sunbeam Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Daihatsu Charmant | 1973 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Sunbeam |
| Model | Charmant | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1973 |
| Engine Size | 1164 cc | 1725 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1014 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2510 mm |
