1953 Sunbeam Alpine vs. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1953 Sunbeam Alpine. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1953 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1040 kg more than 1953 Sunbeam Alpine. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1953 Sunbeam Alpine. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Sunbeam Alpine. (163 Nm). This means 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Sunbeam Alpine. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1953 Sunbeam Alpine has manual transmission. 1953 Sunbeam Alpine will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Sunbeam Alpine | 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Sunbeam | Toyota |
| Model | Alpine | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2267 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 2310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 96 L |
