1982 BMW 328 vs. 1971 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1982 BMW 328 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 BMW 328 weights approximately 496 kg more than 1971 Sunbeam Alpine.
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, 1982 BMW 328 (210 Nm) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Sunbeam Alpine. (123 Nm). This means 1982 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Sunbeam Alpine. 1982 BMW 328 has automatic transmission and 1971 Sunbeam Alpine has manual transmission. 1971 Sunbeam Alpine will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 BMW 328 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 BMW 328 | 1971 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | BMW | Sunbeam |
| Model | 328 | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1971 |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1725 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 71 HP |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1010 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2510 mm |
