2012 BMW 525 vs. 1969 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 2012 BMW 525 is newer by 43 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 525 (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1969 Sunbeam Alpine. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 525 should accelerate faster 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, 2012 BMW 525 (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Sunbeam Alpine. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 525 | 1969 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | BMW | Sunbeam |
| Model | 525 | Alpine |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1724 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4907 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1462 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2968 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 27 L |
