1958 Morris Minor vs. 1969 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1969 Sunbeam Alpine is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,724 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Sunbeam Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Sunbeam Alpine (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1958 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Sunbeam Alpine should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 220 kg more than 1958 Morris Minor. 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, 1969 Sunbeam Alpine (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Sunbeam Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Morris Minor | 1969 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Morris | Sunbeam |
| Model | Minor | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1724 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2510 mm |
