1992 Ferrari 456 vs. 1975 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 5,472 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456 (436 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 365 more horse power than 1975 Sunbeam Alpine. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1975 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 690 kg more than 1975 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, 1992 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 427 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Sunbeam Alpine. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ferrari 456 | 1975 Sunbeam Alpine | |
Make | Ferrari | Sunbeam |
Model | 456 | Alpine |
Year Released | 1992 | 1975 |
Engine Size | 5472 cc | 1725 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 436 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |