1954 Fiat 1400 vs. 1969 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1969 Sunbeam Alpine is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,724 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Sunbeam Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Sunbeam Alpine (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Sunbeam Alpine should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Sunbeam Alpine (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1969 Sunbeam Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1400. 1969 Sunbeam Alpine has automatic transmission and 1954 Fiat 1400 has manual transmission. 1954 Fiat 1400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Sunbeam Alpine will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Fiat 1400 | 1969 Sunbeam Alpine | |
Make | Fiat | Sunbeam |
Model | 1400 | Alpine |
Year Released | 1954 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1724 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 27 L |