1951 Austin A 70 vs. 1953 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1953 Sunbeam Alpine is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 70 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 16 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Sunbeam Alpine should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 70 | 1953 Sunbeam Alpine | |
Make | Austin | Sunbeam |
Model | A 70 | Alpine |
Year Released | 1951 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2267 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 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 | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |