1953 Sunbeam Alpine vs. 1970 Sunbeam Rapier
To start off, 1970 Sunbeam Rapier is newer by 17 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 240 kg more than 1970 Sunbeam Rapier.
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 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Sunbeam Rapier. (126 Nm). This means 1953 Sunbeam Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Sunbeam Rapier.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Sunbeam Alpine | 1970 Sunbeam Rapier | |
| Make | Sunbeam | Sunbeam |
| Model | Alpine | Rapier |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2267 cc | 1725 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 68 L |
