1971 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1975 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1975 Sunbeam Alpine is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 1,725 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Sunbeam Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1975 Sunbeam Alpine. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1975 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 8 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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. 1975 Sunbeam Alpine has automatic transmission and 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider has manual transmission. 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Sunbeam Alpine will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1975 Sunbeam Alpine | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Sunbeam |
Model | Spider | Alpine |
Year Released | 1971 | 1975 |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1725 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2510 mm |