1994 Marcos Mantara vs. 1955 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1994 Marcos Mantara is newer by 39 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 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1955 Sunbeam Alpine. (80 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1955 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 370 kg more than 1994 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Sunbeam Alpine. (163 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1994 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Marcos Mantara | 1955 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Marcos | Sunbeam |
| Model | Mantara | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2267 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1480 mm |
