1972 Fiat 124 vs. 1960 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1972 Fiat 124 is newer by 12 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 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 124 (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1960 Sunbeam Alpine. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1960 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 29 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, 1972 Fiat 124 (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Sunbeam Alpine. (127 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 124 | 1960 Sunbeam Alpine | |
Make | Fiat | Sunbeam |
Model | 124 | Alpine |
Year Released | 1972 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1591 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |