1955 Sunbeam Alpine vs. 1983 Zastava 2101
To start off, 1983 Zastava 2101 is newer by 28 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, 1955 Sunbeam Alpine (80 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1983 Zastava 2101. (62 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Sunbeam Alpine should accelerate faster than 1983 Zastava 2101. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 340 kg more than 1983 Zastava 2101. 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, 1955 Sunbeam Alpine (163 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Zastava 2101. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1955 Sunbeam Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Zastava 2101.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Sunbeam Alpine | 1983 Zastava 2101 | |
| Make | Sunbeam | Zastava |
| Model | Alpine | 2101 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1983 |
| Engine Size | 2267 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2430 mm |
