1990 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1955 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1955 Sunbeam Alpine. (80 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1955 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 300 kg more than 1955 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, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera (452 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Sunbeam Alpine. (163 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 De Tomaso Pantera | 1955 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Sunbeam |
| Model | Pantera | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 2267 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 7.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 45 L |
