1995 Venturi Coupe vs. 1973 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1995 Venturi Coupe is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Venturi Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Venturi Coupe (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1973 Sunbeam Alpine. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Venturi Coupe should accelerate faster than 1973 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Venturi Coupe weights approximately 241 kg more than 1973 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, 1995 Venturi Coupe (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Sunbeam Alpine. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Venturi Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Sunbeam Alpine. 1973 Sunbeam Alpine has automatic transmission and 1995 Venturi Coupe has manual transmission. 1995 Venturi Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Sunbeam Alpine will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Venturi Coupe | 1973 Sunbeam Alpine | |
Make | Venturi | Sunbeam |
Model | Coupe | Alpine |
Year Released | 1995 | 1973 |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1725 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1014 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |