1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1965 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1965 Sunbeam Alpine is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1965 Sunbeam Alpine. (91 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1965 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 320 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Sunbeam Alpine. (139 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1965 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Ferrari | Sunbeam |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1723 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2190 mm |
