1953 Sunbeam Alpine vs. 1965 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1965 Wartburg 311 is newer by 12 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, 1953 Sunbeam Alpine (79 HP) has 30 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Sunbeam Alpine should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 300 kg more than 1965 Wartburg 311. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1953 Sunbeam Alpine (163 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 311. (98 Nm). This means 1953 Sunbeam Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Sunbeam Alpine | 1965 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Sunbeam | Wartburg |
| Model | Alpine | 311 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2267 cc | 991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 43 L |
