1994 BMW 730 vs. 1962 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1994 BMW 730 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 730 (215 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1962 Sunbeam Alpine. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1962 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 730 weights approximately 685 kg more than 1962 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, 1994 BMW 730 (310 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Sunbeam Alpine. (127 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 730 | 1962 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | BMW | Sunbeam |
| Model | 730 | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 40 L |
