1969 Fiat 500 vs. 1976 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1976 Sunbeam Alpine is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,725 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Sunbeam Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Sunbeam Alpine (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Sunbeam Alpine should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 500 kg more than 1969 Fiat 500. 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, 1976 Sunbeam Alpine (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1976 Sunbeam Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 500. 1976 Sunbeam Alpine has automatic transmission and 1969 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1969 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Sunbeam Alpine will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 500 | 1976 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Fiat | Sunbeam |
| Model | 500 | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1976 |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1725 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2510 mm |
