1957 Austin A 55 vs. 1965 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1965 Sunbeam Alpine is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 1,723 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Sunbeam Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Sunbeam Alpine (91 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Sunbeam Alpine should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A 55 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1965 Sunbeam Alpine.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Sunbeam Alpine (139 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1965 Sunbeam Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin A 55 | 1965 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Austin | Sunbeam |
| Model | A 55 | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1723 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2190 mm |
