1960 Sunbeam Alpine vs. 1997 Toyota Century
To start off, 1997 Toyota Century is newer by 37 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 5,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Century weights approximately 865 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.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Sunbeam Alpine | 1997 Toyota Century | |
Make | Sunbeam | Toyota |
Model | Alpine | Century |
Year Released | 1960 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1591 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1900 mm |