2008 Fiat Croma vs. 1964 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 2008 Fiat Croma is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Croma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Croma (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1964 Sunbeam Alpine. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Croma should accelerate faster than 1964 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Croma weights approximately 512 kg more than 1964 Sunbeam Alpine. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Croma (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Sunbeam Alpine. (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Croma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Croma | 1964 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Fiat | Sunbeam |
| Model | Croma | Alpine |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1512 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 40 L |
