1972 Fiat 124 vs. 1955 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1972 Fiat 124 is newer by 17 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 2,267 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Sunbeam Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 124 (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1955 Sunbeam Alpine. (80 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1955 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 334 kg more than 1972 Fiat 124.
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, 1955 Sunbeam Alpine (163 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 124. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1955 Sunbeam Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 124 | 1955 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Fiat | Sunbeam |
| Model | 124 | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 2267 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 7.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
