1961 Alpine A 108 vs. 2011 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2011 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Alpine A 108. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Alpine A 108 would be higher. At 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover LR2 (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1961 Alpine A 108. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 1961 Alpine A 108. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover LR2 weights approximately 1180 kg more than 1961 Alpine A 108. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Land Rover LR2 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1961 Alpine A 108. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR2 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, 2011 Land Rover LR2 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alpine A 108. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alpine A 108. 2011 Land Rover LR2 has automatic transmission and 1961 Alpine A 108 has manual transmission. 1961 Alpine A 108 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Land Rover LR2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Alpine A 108 | 2011 Land Rover LR2 | |
| Make | Alpine | Land Rover |
| Model | A 108 | LR2 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4496 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1908 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 70 L |
