2004 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1961 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 2004 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 43 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1961 Sunbeam Alpine. (80 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1961 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 687 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.
Because 1961 Sunbeam Alpine is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1961 Sunbeam Alpine. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2004 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Sunbeam Alpine. (127 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2004 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Park Avenue | 1961 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Buick | Sunbeam |
| Model | Park Avenue | Alpine |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |
