1960 Abarth 750 vs. 1973 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1973 Sunbeam Alpine is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 1,725 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Sunbeam Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Sunbeam Alpine (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Sunbeam Alpine should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 424 kg more than 1960 Abarth 750. 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, 1973 Sunbeam Alpine (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Sunbeam Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 750. 1973 Sunbeam Alpine has automatic transmission and 1960 Abarth 750 has manual transmission. 1960 Abarth 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Sunbeam Alpine will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 750 | 1973 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Abarth | Sunbeam |
| Model | 750 | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1973 |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1725 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1014 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2510 mm |
