1973 Citroen Dyane vs. 1973 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, both 1973 Citroen Dyane and 1973 Sunbeam Alpine were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,725 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Sunbeam Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Sunbeam Alpine (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1973 Citroen Dyane. (24 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Sunbeam Alpine should accelerate faster than 1973 Citroen Dyane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 424 kg more than 1973 Citroen Dyane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 Sunbeam Alpine is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Sunbeam Alpine. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Citroen Dyane, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1973 Sunbeam Alpine (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Citroen Dyane. (29 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Sunbeam Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Citroen Dyane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Citroen Dyane | 1973 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Citroen | Sunbeam |
| Model | Dyane | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Size | 425 cc | 1725 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 29 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1014 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
