1948 AC 2-Litre vs. 1953 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1953 Sunbeam Alpine is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 AC 2-Litre would be higher. At 2,267 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Sunbeam Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Sunbeam Alpine (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1948 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Sunbeam Alpine should accelerate faster than 1948 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 50 kg more than 1953 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, 1953 Sunbeam Alpine (163 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 AC 2-Litre. (137 Nm). This means 1953 Sunbeam Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 AC 2-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
1948 AC 2-Litre | 1953 Sunbeam Alpine | |
Make | AC | Sunbeam |
Model | 2-Litre | Alpine |
Year Released | 1948 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2267 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 163 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 110 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 45 L |