1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1953 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 12 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 2,267 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Sunbeam Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1953 Sunbeam Alpine. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1953 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 525 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1953 Sunbeam Alpine (163 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (142 Nm). This means 1953 Sunbeam Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1953 Sunbeam Alpine | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Sunbeam |
Model | Giulia | Alpine |
Year Released | 1965 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2267 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 163 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 110 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 185 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 | 745 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 45 L |