1960 Abarth Coupe vs. 1969 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1969 Sunbeam Alpine is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth Coupe would be higher. At 1,724 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Sunbeam Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 420 kg more than 1960 Abarth Coupe.
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. 1969 Sunbeam Alpine has automatic transmission and 1960 Abarth Coupe has manual transmission. 1960 Abarth Coupe 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:
1960 Abarth Coupe | 1969 Sunbeam Alpine | |
Make | Abarth | Sunbeam |
Model | Coupe | Alpine |
Year Released | 1960 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1724 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 71 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1010 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 |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 27 L |