Comparison of Ariel VH 500 Red Hunter 1939 and Sunbeam S8 500 1955 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Ariel VH 500 Red Hunter 1939 × |  Sunbeam S8 500 1955 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1939 | 1955 |
| Make | Ariel | Sunbeam |
| Model | Ariel VH 500 Red Hunter | Sunbeam S8 500 |
| Category | Allround | Sport touring |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Amal monoblock | Carburettor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 497 | 487 |
| Power (kw) | 17.5 | 17.5 |
| Cooling system | Air | Oil & air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Bore (mm) | 86.4 | 70 |
| Stroke (mm) | 85 | 63.5 |
| Gearbox | 4-speed | - |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Driveline | Burman | - |
| Clutch | Dry | Dry singleplate |
| Lubrication system | Dry sump with dual plunger pumps | Wet sump |
| Compression | 6.0:1 | 6.5:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Grider forks | Telescopic |
| Rear suspension | Rigid | Plungers |
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Frame type | Semi double cradle | Twin cradle |
| Front tyre | 3.00-20 | - |
| Rear tyre | 3.25-19 | - |
| Seat | Single seat with springs | Two single seats |
| Wheels | Wire spoked. Red/chrome rims. | Spoked |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Kick | - |
| Color options |
| - |
| Electrical Voltage (V) | 6 | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,422 | 1,400 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 190 | 187 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.0921 | 0.0936 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 14.8 | - |
| Oil capacity (l) | 3.4 | - |
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