1957 Abarth 750 vs. 1961 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1961 Sunbeam Alpine is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Sunbeam Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Sunbeam Alpine (80 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 750. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Sunbeam Alpine should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 410 kg more than 1957 Abarth 750. 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, 1961 Sunbeam Alpine (127 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 750. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1961 Sunbeam Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 750 | 1961 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Abarth | Sunbeam |
| Model | 750 | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 40 L |
