1969 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1972 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1972 Sunbeam Alpine is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 1,725 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Sunbeam Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo GT (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1972 Sunbeam Alpine. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1972 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 40 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT.
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, 1969 Alfa Romeo GT (137 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Sunbeam Alpine. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo GT | 1972 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Sunbeam |
| Model | GT | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1972 |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1725 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2510 mm |
