1961 Isuzu Minx vs. 1961 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, both 1961 Isuzu Minx and 1961 Sunbeam Alpine were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Sunbeam Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Sunbeam Alpine (80 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1961 Isuzu Minx. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Sunbeam Alpine should accelerate faster than 1961 Isuzu Minx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Isuzu Minx weights approximately 35 kg more than 1961 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, 1961 Sunbeam Alpine (127 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Isuzu Minx. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1961 Sunbeam Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Isuzu Minx.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Isuzu Minx | 1961 Sunbeam Alpine | |
Make | Isuzu | Sunbeam |
Model | Minx | Alpine |
Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1491 cc | 1592 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2190 mm |