1950 Austin A 90 vs. 1954 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1954 Sunbeam Alpine is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Austin A 90 (88 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1954 Sunbeam Alpine. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1954 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 90 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1954 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, 1950 Austin A 90 (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Sunbeam Alpine. (163 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 90 | 1954 Sunbeam Alpine | |
Make | Austin | Sunbeam |
Model | A 90 | Alpine |
Year Released | 1950 | 1954 |
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 | 88 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 110 mm |
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 | 4500 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 45 L |