1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1954 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, both 1954 Austin A 40 and 1954 Sunbeam Alpine were released in the same year (1954). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,267 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Sunbeam Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Sunbeam Alpine (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Sunbeam Alpine should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 270 kg more than 1954 Austin A 40. 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, 1954 Sunbeam Alpine (163 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1954 Sunbeam Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 40 | 1954 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Austin | Sunbeam |
| Model | A 40 | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2267 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 110 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 7.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |
