1965 Nissan President vs. 1953 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1965 Nissan President 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 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Nissan President (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1953 Sunbeam Alpine. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1953 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Nissan President weights approximately 335 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, 1965 Nissan President (236 Nm) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Sunbeam Alpine. (163 Nm). This means 1965 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Nissan President | 1953 Sunbeam Alpine | |
Make | Nissan | Sunbeam |
Model | President | Alpine |
Year Released | 1965 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2972 cc | 2267 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 163 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2490 mm |