1965 Jaguar MK II vs. 1960 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1965 Jaguar MK II is newer by 5 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. At 2,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Jaguar MK II (120 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1960 Sunbeam Alpine. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 1960 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 455 kg more than 1960 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, 1965 Jaguar MK II (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Sunbeam Alpine. (127 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1965 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Jaguar MK II | 1960 Sunbeam Alpine | |
Make | Jaguar | Sunbeam |
Model | MK II | Alpine |
Year Released | 1965 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2483 cc | 1591 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |