1960 Land Rover 88 vs. 1970 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1970 Sunbeam Alpine is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Land Rover 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Land Rover 88 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Land Rover 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Sunbeam Alpine (71 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1960 Land Rover 88. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Sunbeam Alpine should accelerate faster than 1960 Land Rover 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Land Rover 88 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1970 Sunbeam Alpine.
Because 1960 Land Rover 88 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Sunbeam Alpine. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Land Rover 88 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, 1960 Land Rover 88 (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Sunbeam Alpine. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Land Rover 88 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Sunbeam Alpine. 1970 Sunbeam Alpine has automatic transmission and 1960 Land Rover 88 has manual transmission. 1960 Land Rover 88 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Sunbeam Alpine will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Land Rover 88 | 1970 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Land Rover | Sunbeam |
| Model | 88 | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1970 |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1725 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 71 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2510 mm |
