1992 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1955 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 37 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 2,267 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Sunbeam Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 (103 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1955 Sunbeam Alpine. (80 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1955 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 210 kg more than 1992 Alfa Romeo 75.
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, 1955 Sunbeam Alpine (163 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Alfa Romeo 75. (132 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1955 Sunbeam Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1955 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Sunbeam |
| Model | 75 | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1569 cc | 2267 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 45 L |
