2000 Bentley Azure vs. 1965 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 2000 Bentley Azure is newer by 35 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 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 311 more horse power than 1965 Sunbeam Alpine. (91 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1965 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1450 kg more than 1965 Sunbeam Alpine. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 611 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Sunbeam Alpine. (139 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bentley Azure | 1965 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Bentley | Sunbeam |
| Model | Azure | Alpine |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 1723 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2190 mm |
