1960 Sunbeam Alpine vs. 1970 Sunbeam Rapier
To start off, 1970 Sunbeam Rapier is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 1,725 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Sunbeam Rapier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 79 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Sunbeam Rapier weights approximately 35 kg more than 1960 Sunbeam Alpine.
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, 1960 Sunbeam Alpine (127 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Sunbeam Rapier. (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1960 Sunbeam Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Sunbeam Rapier.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Sunbeam Alpine | 1970 Sunbeam Rapier | |
Make | Sunbeam | Sunbeam |
Model | Alpine | Rapier |
Year Released | 1960 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1591 cc | 1725 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 81.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 68 L |