1953 Bugatti Type 101 vs. 1971 Sunbeam Alpine

To start off, 1971 Sunbeam Alpine is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Bugatti Type 101. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Bugatti Type 101 would be higher. At 3,257 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Bugatti Type 101 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Bugatti Type 101 (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1971 Sunbeam Alpine. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Bugatti Type 101 should accelerate faster than 1971 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Bugatti Type 101 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1971 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. 1971 Sunbeam Alpine has automatic transmission and 1953 Bugatti Type 101 has manual transmission. 1953 Bugatti Type 101 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Sunbeam Alpine will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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