1970 Fiat 850 vs. 1961 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1970 Fiat 850 is newer by 9 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, 1961 Sunbeam Alpine (80 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Sunbeam Alpine should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 260 kg more than 1970 Fiat 850. 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, 1961 Sunbeam Alpine (127 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 850. (66 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1961 Sunbeam Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Fiat 850 | 1961 Sunbeam Alpine | |
Make | Fiat | Sunbeam |
Model | 850 | Alpine |
Year Released | 1970 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 903 cc | 1592 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2190 mm |