2006 BMW M6 vs. 1953 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 2006 BMW M6 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 4,997 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 421 more horse power than 1953 Sunbeam Alpine. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1953 Sunbeam Alpine.
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, 2006 BMW M6 (519 Nm) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Sunbeam Alpine. (163 Nm). This means 2006 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW M6 | 1953 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | BMW | Sunbeam |
| Model | M6 | Alpine |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4997 cc | 2267 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 110 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
