1955 Bentley S1 vs. 1962 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1962 Sunbeam Alpine is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Bentley S1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Bentley S1 would be higher. At 4,886 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Bentley S1 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Bentley S1 weights approximately 885 kg more than 1962 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.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Bentley S1 | 1962 Sunbeam Alpine | |
Make | Bentley | Sunbeam |
Model | S1 | Alpine |
Year Released | 1955 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4886 cc | 1592 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 79 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 81.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 114.3 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 9.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 40 L |