1954 Jaguar XK vs. 1955 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1955 Sunbeam Alpine is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Jaguar XK (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1955 Sunbeam Alpine. (80 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1955 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 5 kg more than 1954 Jaguar XK.
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 Jaguar XK (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Sunbeam Alpine. (163 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1954 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Jaguar XK | 1955 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Jaguar | Sunbeam |
| Model | XK | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2267 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |
