1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1960 Jaguar MK II
To start off, 1960 Jaguar MK II is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alpine A 106. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alpine A 106 would be higher. At 2,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 920 kg more than 1959 Alpine A 106.
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, 1960 Jaguar MK II (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1960 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alpine A 106.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Alpine A 106 | 1960 Jaguar MK II | |
Make | Alpine | Jaguar |
Model | A 106 | MK II |
Year Released | 1959 | 1960 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 2483 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 120 HP |
Torque | 45 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 76.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 90 L |