1948 Austin A 90 vs. 1955 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1955 Sunbeam Alpine is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Austin A 90 (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1955 Sunbeam Alpine. (80 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1955 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 90 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1955 Sunbeam Alpine. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1948 Austin A 90 (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Sunbeam Alpine. (163 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1948 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 90 | 1955 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Austin | Sunbeam |
| Model | A 90 | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 2267 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 7.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 45 L |
