2009 BMW 760 vs. 1969 Sunbeam Alpine

To start off, 2009 BMW 760 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 5,971 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 760 (439 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 368 more horse power than 1969 Sunbeam Alpine. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1969 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 760 weights approximately 1080 kg more than 1969 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, 2009 BMW 760 (600 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 477 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Sunbeam Alpine. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Sunbeam Alpine.

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2009 BMW 760 1969 Sunbeam Alpine
Make BMW Sunbeam
Model 760 Alpine
Year Released 2009 1969
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5971 cc 1724 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 439 HP 71 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 600 Nm 123 Nm
Torque RPM 3950 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 9.2:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 2090 kg 1010 kg
Vehicle Length 5040 mm 4430 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1650 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 3000 mm 2510 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 88 L 27 L