1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1963 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 468 more horse power than 1963 Sunbeam Alpine. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1963 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 960 kg more than 1963 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, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 619 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Sunbeam Alpine. (126 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1963 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Sunbeam |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 40 L |
