1968 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1961 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Sunbeam Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1961 Sunbeam Alpine. (80 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1961 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 205 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA.
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, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA (140 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Sunbeam Alpine. (127 Nm). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1961 Sunbeam Alpine | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Sunbeam |
Model | GTA | Alpine |
Year Released | 1968 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1592 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 127 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 40 L |