2004 Daewoo Chairman vs. 1976 Sunbeam Alpine

To start off, 2004 Daewoo Chairman is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Daewoo Chairman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Daewoo Chairman (151 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1976 Sunbeam Alpine. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Daewoo Chairman should accelerate faster than 1976 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Daewoo Chairman weights approximately 535 kg more than 1976 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, 2004 Daewoo Chairman (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Sunbeam Alpine. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Daewoo Chairman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Sunbeam Alpine. 2004 Daewoo Chairman has automatic transmission and 1976 Sunbeam Alpine has manual transmission. 1976 Sunbeam Alpine will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Daewoo Chairman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Daewoo Chairman 1976 Sunbeam Alpine
Make Daewoo Sunbeam
Model Chairman Alpine
Year Released 2004 1976
Engine Size 2295 cc 1725 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 151 HP 71 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 220 Nm 123 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1545 kg 1010 kg
Vehicle Length 5060 mm 4430 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1650 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1410 mm


 

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