1955 Sunbeam Alpine vs. 2003 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2003 TVR Tuscan is newer by 48 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 3,603 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 TVR Tuscan (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1955 Sunbeam Alpine. (80 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1955 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 100 kg more than 2003 TVR Tuscan.
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, 2003 TVR Tuscan (401 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Sunbeam Alpine. (163 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Sunbeam Alpine | 2003 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Sunbeam | TVR |
| Model | Alpine | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2267 cc | 3603 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 57 L |
