2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1964 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 44 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 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1200 kg more than 1964 Sunbeam Alpine.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Land Rover Discovery (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Sunbeam Alpine. (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Discovery | 1964 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Land Rover | Sunbeam |
| Model | Discovery | Alpine |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1592 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 79 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 40 L |
