2009 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1969 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 2009 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Brooklands (523 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 452 more horse power than 1969 Sunbeam Alpine. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1969 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, 2009 Bentley Brooklands (774 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 651 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Sunbeam Alpine. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Bentley Brooklands | 1969 Sunbeam Alpine | |
Make | Bentley | Sunbeam |
Model | Brooklands | Alpine |
Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 1724 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 523 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 774 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 27 L |