1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1960 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1984 Citroen Visa is newer by 24 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 1,591 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Sunbeam Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Citroen Visa (80 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1960 Sunbeam Alpine. (79 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1960 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 165 kg more than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Because 1960 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 1960 Sunbeam Alpine. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Citroen Visa, 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, 1960 Sunbeam Alpine (127 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (110 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1960 Sunbeam Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen Visa | 1960 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Citroen | Sunbeam |
| Model | Visa | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 79 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2190 mm |
