1955 Sunbeam Alpine vs. 1970 Triumph GT6
To start off, 1970 Triumph GT6 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 2,267 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Sunbeam Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Triumph GT6 (104 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1955 Sunbeam Alpine. (80 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Triumph GT6 should accelerate faster than 1955 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 380 kg more than 1970 Triumph GT6.
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, 1955 Sunbeam Alpine (163 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Triumph GT6. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1955 Sunbeam Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Triumph GT6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Sunbeam Alpine | 1970 Triumph GT6 | |
| Make | Sunbeam | Triumph |
| Model | Alpine | GT6 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2267 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.4:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 63 L |
