1957 MG MGA vs. 1954 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1957 MG MGA is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 2,267 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Sunbeam Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Sunbeam Alpine (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1957 MG MGA. (71 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Sunbeam Alpine should accelerate faster than 1957 MG MGA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 400 kg more than 1957 MG MGA. 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, 1954 Sunbeam Alpine (163 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 MG MGA. (104 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1954 Sunbeam Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 MG MGA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 MG MGA | 1954 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | MG | Sunbeam |
| Model | MGA | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1487 cc | 2267 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2490 mm |
