1955 Austin A 30 vs. 1964 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1964 Sunbeam Alpine is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Sunbeam Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Sunbeam Alpine (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Sunbeam Alpine should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 320 kg more than 1955 Austin A 30. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1964 Sunbeam Alpine (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1964 Sunbeam Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 30 | 1964 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Austin | Sunbeam |
| Model | A 30 | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 40 L |
