1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 1960 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1960 Sunbeam Alpine is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 2200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 2200 would be higher. At 2,161 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 2200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 2200 (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1960 Sunbeam Alpine. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 2200 should accelerate faster than 1960 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Abarth 2200 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1960 Sunbeam Alpine. 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, 1959 Abarth 2200 (187 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Sunbeam Alpine. (127 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 2200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 2200 | 1960 Sunbeam Alpine | |
Make | Abarth | Sunbeam |
Model | 2200 | Alpine |
Year Released | 1959 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2161 cc | 1591 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 40 L |