1975 Porsche 911 vs. 1975 Sunbeam Rapier
To start off, both 1975 Porsche 911 and 1975 Sunbeam Rapier were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Porsche 911 (260 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1975 Sunbeam Rapier. (79 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1975 Sunbeam Rapier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Porsche 911 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1975 Sunbeam Rapier. 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 Porsche 911 (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Sunbeam Rapier. (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1975 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Sunbeam Rapier.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Porsche 911 | 1975 Sunbeam Rapier | |
Make | Porsche | Sunbeam |
Model | 911 | Rapier |
Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1725 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70.4 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 68 L |