1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1962 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1962 Sunbeam Alpine is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Sunbeam Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Sunbeam Alpine (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Sunbeam Alpine should accelerate faster than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 175 kg more than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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, 1962 Sunbeam Alpine (127 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1962 Sunbeam Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1962 Sunbeam Alpine | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Sunbeam |
Model | Giulietta | Alpine |
Year Released | 1961 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1592 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 81.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 40 L |