1993 BMW 316 vs. 1955 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1993 BMW 316 is newer by 38 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, 1993 BMW 316 (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1955 Sunbeam Alpine. (80 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1955 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 110 kg more than 1993 BMW 316.
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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW 316. (151 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1955 Sunbeam Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 316 | 1955 Sunbeam Alpine | |
Make | BMW | Sunbeam |
Model | 316 | Alpine |
Year Released | 1993 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2267 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Top Speed | 198 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 45 L |