1955 Bugatti Type 101 vs. 1955 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, both 1955 Bugatti Type 101 and 1955 Sunbeam Alpine were released in the same year (1955). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,257 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Bugatti Type 101 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Bugatti Type 101 (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1955 Sunbeam Alpine. (80 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Bugatti Type 101 should accelerate faster than 1955 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Bugatti Type 101 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1955 Sunbeam Alpine. 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.
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1955 Bugatti Type 101 | 1955 Sunbeam Alpine | |
Make | Bugatti | Sunbeam |
Model | Type 101 | Alpine |
Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3257 cc | 2267 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1300 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2480 mm |