2009 Citroen Berlingo vs. 1964 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 2009 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 45 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 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Sunbeam Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Sunbeam Alpine (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. (74 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Sunbeam Alpine should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 482 kg more than 1964 Sunbeam Alpine.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Citroen Berlingo (185 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Sunbeam Alpine. (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen Berlingo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen Berlingo | 1964 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Citroen | Sunbeam |
| Model | Berlingo | Alpine |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.6:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1482 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 40 L |
