1962 Austin Princess vs. 1953 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1962 Austin Princess is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Austin Princess (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1953 Sunbeam Alpine. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1953 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin Princess weights approximately 910 kg more than 1953 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, 1962 Austin Princess (251 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Sunbeam Alpine. (163 Nm). This means 1962 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Austin Princess | 1953 Sunbeam Alpine | |
Make | Austin | Sunbeam |
Model | Princess | Alpine |
Year Released | 1962 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2267 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 163 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |