1953 Sunbeam Alpine vs. 2010 Ferrari California
To start off, 2010 Ferrari California 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 4,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ferrari California is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ferrari California (460 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 381 more horse power than 1953 Sunbeam Alpine. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari California should accelerate faster than 1953 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ferrari California weights approximately 465 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, 2010 Ferrari California (483 Nm) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Sunbeam Alpine. (163 Nm). This means 2010 Ferrari California will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Sunbeam Alpine | 2010 Ferrari California | |
| Make | Sunbeam | Ferrari |
| Model | Alpine | California |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2267 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 460 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 483 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4562 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1308 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 78 L |
