1958 Fiat Campagnola vs. 1962 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1962 Sunbeam Alpine is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat Campagnola. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat Campagnola would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Fiat Campagnola is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Sunbeam Alpine (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1958 Fiat Campagnola. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Sunbeam Alpine should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat Campagnola. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Fiat Campagnola weights approximately 295 kg more than 1962 Sunbeam Alpine.
Because 1958 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 Sunbeam Alpine. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1958 Fiat Campagnola will offer significantly more control. 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, 1958 Fiat Campagnola (128 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Sunbeam Alpine. (127 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1958 Fiat Campagnola will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Fiat Campagnola | 1962 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Fiat | Sunbeam |
| Model | Campagnola | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 40 L |
