1953 Sunbeam Alpine vs. 2012 Maserati GranTurismo
To start off, 2012 Maserati GranTurismo 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 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Maserati GranTurismo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Maserati GranTurismo (433 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 354 more horse power than 1953 Sunbeam Alpine. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Maserati GranTurismo should accelerate faster than 1953 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Maserati GranTurismo weights approximately 611 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 Maserati GranTurismo (489 Nm) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Sunbeam Alpine. (163 Nm). This means 2012 Maserati GranTurismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Sunbeam Alpine. 2012 Maserati GranTurismo 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. 2012 Maserati GranTurismo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1953 Sunbeam Alpine | 2012 Maserati GranTurismo | |
Make | Sunbeam | Maserati |
Model | Alpine | GranTurismo |
Year Released | 1953 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2267 cc | 4700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 433 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 489 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1881 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4882 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1915 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1354 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2941 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 86 L |