1975 Sunbeam Alpine vs. 1975 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, both 1975 Sunbeam Alpine and 1975 Triumph Spitfire were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,725 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Sunbeam Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 71 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 195 kg more than 1975 Triumph Spitfire.
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 Sunbeam Alpine (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Triumph Spitfire. (111 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Sunbeam Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Sunbeam Alpine | 1975 Triumph Spitfire | |
Make | Sunbeam | Triumph |
Model | Alpine | Spitfire |
Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
Engine Size | 1725 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2110 mm |