1953 Sunbeam Alpine vs. 2005 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 2005 Nissan Pickup is newer by 52 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 2,491 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Pickup (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1953 Sunbeam Alpine. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Pickup should accelerate faster than 1953 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 852 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.
Because 2005 Nissan Pickup is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1953 Sunbeam Alpine. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Pickup will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Nissan Pickup (403 Nm) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Sunbeam Alpine. (163 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Sunbeam Alpine. 2005 Nissan Pickup 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. 2005 Nissan Pickup will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Sunbeam Alpine | 2005 Nissan Pickup | |
Make | Sunbeam | Nissan |
Model | Alpine | Pickup |
Year Released | 1953 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2267 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 403 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 2122 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |