1972 Austin Marina vs. 1961 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1972 Austin Marina is newer by 11 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 21 more horse power than 1972 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Sunbeam Alpine should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 115 kg more than 1972 Austin Marina. 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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1961 Sunbeam Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Austin Marina | 1961 Sunbeam Alpine | |
Make | Austin | Sunbeam |
Model | Marina | Alpine |
Year Released | 1972 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1273 cc | 1592 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2190 mm |