1969 Plymouth Barracuda vs. 1960 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda (317 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1960 Sunbeam Alpine. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 1960 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 510 kg more than 1960 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 Plymouth Barracuda (545 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Sunbeam Alpine. (127 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1969 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | 1960 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Plymouth | Sunbeam |
| Model | Barracuda | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 545 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2190 mm |
