1982 Opel Ascona vs. 1965 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1982 Opel Ascona is newer by 17 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 1,723 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Sunbeam Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Sunbeam Alpine (91 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1982 Opel Ascona. (90 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Sunbeam Alpine should accelerate faster than 1982 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Opel Ascona weights approximately 32 kg more than 1965 Sunbeam Alpine.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Sunbeam Alpine (139 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Ascona. (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1965 Sunbeam Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Opel Ascona | 1965 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Opel | Sunbeam |
| Model | Ascona | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1723 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2190 mm |
