1959 Holden FE vs. 1969 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1969 Sunbeam Alpine is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Holden FE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Holden FE would be higher. At 2,166 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Holden FE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Sunbeam Alpine (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1959 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Sunbeam Alpine should accelerate faster than 1959 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 30 kg more than 1959 Holden FE. 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 Holden FE (150 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Sunbeam Alpine. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Holden FE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Sunbeam Alpine. 1969 Sunbeam Alpine has automatic transmission and 1959 Holden FE has manual transmission. 1959 Holden FE will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Sunbeam Alpine will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Holden FE | 1969 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Holden | Sunbeam |
| Model | FE | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2166 cc | 1724 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2510 mm |
