2009 Land Rover LR2 vs. 1961 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR2 (227 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1961 Sunbeam Alpine. (80 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 1961 Sunbeam Alpine.
Because 2009 Land Rover LR2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1961 Sunbeam Alpine. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Land Rover LR2 (234 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Sunbeam Alpine. (127 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover LR2 | 1961 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Land Rover | Sunbeam |
| Model | LR2 | Alpine |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3192 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1540 mm |
