2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1969 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 540 kg more than 1969 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 Chevrolet Lumina (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Sunbeam Alpine. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Sunbeam Alpine. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina has automatic transmission and 1969 Sunbeam Alpine has manual transmission. 1969 Sunbeam Alpine will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 1969 Sunbeam Alpine | |
Make | Chevrolet | Sunbeam |
Model | Lumina | Alpine |
Year Released | 2008 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1724 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 71 HP |
Torque | 305 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 27 L |