1963 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1953 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1963 Lancia Flaminia is newer by 10 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 2,775 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lancia Flaminia (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1953 Sunbeam Alpine. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1953 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 210 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, 1963 Lancia Flaminia (224 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Sunbeam Alpine. (163 Nm). This means 1963 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Lancia Flaminia | 1953 Sunbeam Alpine | |
Make | Lancia | Sunbeam |
Model | Flaminia | Alpine |
Year Released | 1963 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2775 cc | 2267 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 163 Nm |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 45 L |