1953 Sunbeam Alpine vs. 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 47 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 3,960 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1953 Sunbeam Alpine. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1953 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 446 kg more than 1953 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. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee (312 Nm) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Sunbeam Alpine. (163 Nm). This means 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Sunbeam Alpine. 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee has automatic transmission and 1953 Sunbeam Alpine has manual transmission. 1953 Sunbeam Alpine will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Sunbeam Alpine | 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Sunbeam | Jeep |
| Model | Alpine | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2267 cc | 3960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 86.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1716 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 78 L |
