1960 Sunbeam Alpine vs. 2011 BMW 325
To start off, 2011 BMW 325 is newer by 51 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1960 Sunbeam Alpine. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1960 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 325 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1960 Sunbeam Alpine. 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, 2011 BMW 325 (270 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Sunbeam Alpine. (127 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Sunbeam Alpine | 2011 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Sunbeam | BMW |
| Model | Alpine | 325 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1591 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 63 L |
