2008 BMW 530 vs. 1974 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 2008 BMW 530 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 2,979 cc, 2008 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 530 weights approximately 598 kg more than 1974 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, 2008 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Sunbeam Alpine. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 530 | 1974 Sunbeam Alpine | |
Make | BMW | Sunbeam |
Model | 530 | Alpine |
Year Released | 2008 | 1974 |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1724 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 71 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1608 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2510 mm |