1955 Sunbeam Alpine vs. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 2,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (161 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1955 Sunbeam Alpine. (80 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1955 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 715 kg more than 1955 Sunbeam Alpine. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1955 Sunbeam Alpine. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Sunbeam Alpine. (163 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Sunbeam Alpine | 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Sunbeam | Toyota |
| Model | Alpine | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2267 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.4:1 | 18.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 148 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 87 L |
