1948 Bristol 400 vs. 1960 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1960 Sunbeam Alpine is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Bristol 400 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Bristol 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 79 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Bristol 400 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1960 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, 1960 Sunbeam Alpine (127 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Sunbeam Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Bristol 400 | 1960 Sunbeam Alpine | |
Make | Bristol | Sunbeam |
Model | 400 | Alpine |
Year Released | 1948 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1591 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 40 L |