1955 Alpine A 106 vs. 2005 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, 2005 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alpine A 106. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alpine A 106 would be higher. At 2,096 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Jaguar S-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar S-Type (154 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1955 Alpine A 106. (20 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 1955 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 990 kg more than 1955 Alpine A 106. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 Jaguar S-Type (196 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Alpine A 106.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Alpine A 106 | 2005 Jaguar S-Type | |
| Make | Alpine | Jaguar |
| Model | A 106 | S-Type |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 2096 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2910 mm |
