1964 Sunbeam Alpine vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1964 Sunbeam Alpine. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1964 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1708 kg more than 1964 Sunbeam Alpine. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Sunbeam Alpine. (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Sunbeam Alpine | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Sunbeam | Land Rover |
Model | Alpine | Defender |
Year Released | 1964 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1592 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 75 L |