2000 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 1965 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville 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 3,783 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1965 Sunbeam Alpine. (91 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1965 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 630 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 Pontiac Bonneville (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Sunbeam Alpine. (139 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2000 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | 1965 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Pontiac | Sunbeam |
| Model | Bonneville | Alpine |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3783 cc | 1723 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2190 mm |
