1953 Sunbeam Alpine vs. 2010 BMW 330
To start off, 2010 BMW 330 is newer by 57 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 330 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1953 Sunbeam Alpine. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1953 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, 2010 BMW 330 (540 Nm) has 377 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Sunbeam Alpine. (163 Nm). This means 2010 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Sunbeam Alpine | 2010 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Sunbeam | BMW |
| Model | Alpine | 330 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2267 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 57 L |
