1957 Alpine A 108 vs. 1957 Jaguar MK VIII
To start off, both 1957 Alpine A 108 and 1957 Jaguar MK VIII were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Jaguar MK VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Jaguar MK VIII (208 HP) has 159 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 108. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Jaguar MK VIII should accelerate faster than 1957 Alpine A 108. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Jaguar MK VIII weights approximately 1234 kg more than 1957 Alpine A 108. 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, 1957 Jaguar MK VIII (283 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alpine A 108. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1957 Jaguar MK VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Alpine A 108.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Alpine A 108 | 1957 Jaguar MK VIII | |
Make | Alpine | Jaguar |
Model | A 108 | MK VIII |
Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 904 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 208 HP |
Torque | 68 Nm | 283 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 106 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1784 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 3050 mm |