1951 Ferrari 212 vs. 1955 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1955 Sunbeam Alpine is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 212. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 212 would be higher. At 2,562 cc (12 cylinders), 1951 Ferrari 212 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 212 (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1955 Sunbeam Alpine. (80 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 212 should accelerate faster than 1955 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 376 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 212.
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, 1951 Ferrari 212 (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Sunbeam Alpine. (163 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1951 Ferrari 212 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ferrari 212 | 1955 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Ferrari | Sunbeam |
| Model | 212 | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2562 cc | 2267 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 7.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 45 L |
