1969 Jaguar 240 vs. 1955 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1969 Jaguar 240 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 2,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Jaguar 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Jaguar 240 (131 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1955 Sunbeam Alpine. (80 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 1955 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1955 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, 1969 Jaguar 240 (198 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Sunbeam Alpine. (163 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 Jaguar 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Jaguar 240 | 1955 Sunbeam Alpine | |
Make | Jaguar | Sunbeam |
Model | 240 | Alpine |
Year Released | 1969 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2483 cc | 2267 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 198 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |