1965 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1960 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1965 Lancia Flaminia 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 2,773 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Lancia Flaminia (138 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1960 Sunbeam Alpine. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1960 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 525 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 Lancia Flaminia (221 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Sunbeam Alpine. (127 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1965 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Lancia Flaminia | 1960 Sunbeam Alpine | |
Make | Lancia | Sunbeam |
Model | Flaminia | Alpine |
Year Released | 1965 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2773 cc | 1591 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 40 L |