1955 Sunbeam Alpine vs. 1975 Holden Statesman
To start off, 1975 Holden Statesman is newer by 20 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 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Holden Statesman (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1955 Sunbeam Alpine. (80 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1955 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Holden Statesman weights approximately 235 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. Let's talk about torque, 1975 Holden Statesman (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Sunbeam Alpine. (163 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1975 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Sunbeam Alpine. 1975 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1955 Sunbeam Alpine has manual transmission. 1955 Sunbeam Alpine will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Sunbeam Alpine | 1975 Holden Statesman | |
| Make | Sunbeam | Holden |
| Model | Alpine | Statesman |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2267 cc | 5042 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2900 mm |
