1953 Sunbeam Alpine vs. 2012 BMW 335
To start off, 2012 BMW 335 is newer by 59 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1953 Sunbeam Alpine. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1953 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 335 weights approximately 535 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, 2012 BMW 335 (406 Nm) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Sunbeam Alpine. (163 Nm). This means 2012 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Sunbeam Alpine | 2012 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Sunbeam | BMW |
| Model | Alpine | 335 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2267 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 Weight | 1270 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 57 L |
