1975 BMW 520 vs. 1971 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1975 BMW 520 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 520 (123 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1971 Sunbeam Alpine. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1971 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 520 weights approximately 285 kg more than 1971 Sunbeam Alpine. 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, 1975 BMW 520 (172 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Sunbeam Alpine. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Sunbeam Alpine. 1971 Sunbeam Alpine has automatic transmission and 1975 BMW 520 has manual transmission. 1975 BMW 520 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Sunbeam Alpine will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 520 | 1971 Sunbeam Alpine | |
Make | BMW | Sunbeam |
Model | 520 | Alpine |
Year Released | 1975 | 1971 |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1725 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4350 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2510 mm |