1987 Lada 2107 vs. 1961 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1987 Lada 2107 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Sunbeam Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Sunbeam Alpine (80 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1987 Lada 2107. (71 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Sunbeam Alpine should accelerate faster than 1987 Lada 2107. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lada 2107 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1961 Sunbeam Alpine.
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, 1961 Sunbeam Alpine (127 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lada 2107. (118 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1961 Sunbeam Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lada 2107.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Lada 2107 | 1961 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Lada | Sunbeam |
| Model | 2107 | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 40 L |
