1997 Lada 110 vs. 1960 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1997 Lada 110 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 1,591 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Sunbeam Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lada 110 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1960 Sunbeam Alpine.
Because 1960 Sunbeam Alpine is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Sunbeam Alpine. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Lada 110, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1997 Lada 110 (266 Nm) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Sunbeam Alpine. (127 Nm). This means 1997 Lada 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Lada 110 | 1960 Sunbeam Alpine | |
Make | Lada | Sunbeam |
Model | 110 | Alpine |
Year Released | 1997 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1591 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 79 HP |
Torque | 266 Nm | 127 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 995 kg |