1964 Abarth OT vs. 1960 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1964 Abarth OT is newer by 4 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. Both 1964 Abarth OT and 1960 Sunbeam Alpine are equipped with a 1,591 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Abarth OT (154 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1960 Sunbeam Alpine. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Abarth OT should accelerate faster than 1960 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 205 kg more than 1964 Abarth OT.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Abarth OT | 1960 Sunbeam Alpine | |
Make | Abarth | Sunbeam |
Model | OT | Alpine |
Year Released | 1964 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1591 cc | 1591 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 40 L |