1953 Sunbeam Alpine vs. 1960 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1960 Sunbeam Alpine is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 2,267 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Sunbeam Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 79 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 275 kg more than 1960 Sunbeam Alpine.
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, 1953 Sunbeam Alpine (163 Nm) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Sunbeam Alpine. (127 Nm). This means 1953 Sunbeam Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Sunbeam Alpine | 1960 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Sunbeam | Sunbeam |
| Model | Alpine | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2267 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |
