1956 Citroen 15 vs. 1955 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1956 Citroen 15 is newer by 1 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 2,867 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Sunbeam Alpine (80 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1956 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Sunbeam Alpine should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Citroen 15 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1955 Sunbeam Alpine.
Because 1955 Sunbeam Alpine is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1955 Sunbeam Alpine. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1956 Citroen 15, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1956 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Sunbeam Alpine. (163 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1956 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Citroen 15 | 1955 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Citroen | Sunbeam |
| Model | 15 | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2867 cc | 2267 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 7.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2480 mm |
