1948 Citroen 11 vs. 1973 Sunbeam Alpine

To start off, 1973 Sunbeam Alpine is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Citroen 11. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Citroen 11 would be higher. At 1,909 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Citroen 11 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Sunbeam Alpine (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1948 Citroen 11. (55 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Sunbeam Alpine should accelerate faster than 1948 Citroen 11. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Citroen 11 weights approximately 181 kg more than 1973 Sunbeam Alpine.

Because 1973 Sunbeam Alpine is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Sunbeam Alpine. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1948 Citroen 11, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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. 1973 Sunbeam Alpine has automatic transmission and 1948 Citroen 11 has manual transmission. 1948 Citroen 11 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Sunbeam Alpine will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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