2007 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1961 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 46 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 7,010 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (505 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 425 more horse power than 1961 Sunbeam Alpine. (80 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1961 Sunbeam Alpine.
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, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 510 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Sunbeam Alpine. (127 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Corvette | 1961 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Sunbeam |
| Model | Corvette | Alpine |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7010 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 505 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |
