2002 Bentley Continental T vs. 1974 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 2002 Bentley Continental T is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Continental T is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Bentley Continental T (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 350 more horse power than 1974 Sunbeam Alpine. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Continental T should accelerate faster than 1974 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Continental T weights approximately 1440 kg more than 1974 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, 2002 Bentley Continental T (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 752 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Sunbeam Alpine. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Continental T will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Sunbeam Alpine. 2002 Bentley Continental T has automatic transmission and 1974 Sunbeam Alpine has manual transmission. 1974 Sunbeam Alpine will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Bentley Continental T will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Bentley Continental T | 1974 Sunbeam Alpine | |
Make | Bentley | Sunbeam |
Model | Continental T | Alpine |
Year Released | 2002 | 1974 |
Engine Size | 6749 cc | 1724 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2510 mm |