1989 Porsche 928 vs. 1961 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1989 Porsche 928 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1961 Sunbeam Alpine. (80 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1961 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Porsche 928 weights approximately 535 kg more than 1961 Sunbeam Alpine. 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, 1989 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Sunbeam Alpine. (127 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1989 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Porsche 928 | 1961 Sunbeam Alpine | |
Make | Porsche | Sunbeam |
Model | 928 | Alpine |
Year Released | 1989 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4664 cc | 1592 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 40 L |