1960 Seat 1400 vs. 1954 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1960 Seat 1400 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 2,267 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Sunbeam Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Sunbeam Alpine (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1960 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Sunbeam Alpine should accelerate faster than 1960 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 235 kg more than 1960 Seat 1400. 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, 1954 Sunbeam Alpine (163 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Seat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1954 Sunbeam Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Seat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Seat 1400 | 1954 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Seat | Sunbeam |
| Model | 1400 | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1394 cc | 2267 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2490 mm |
