1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1984 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1984 Jaguar XJS is newer by 25 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 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 1100 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, 1984 Jaguar XJS (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Jaguar XJS 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 | 1984 Jaguar XJS | |
Make | Alpine | Jaguar |
Model | A 106 | XJS |
Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 3590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 217 HP |
Torque | 45 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 91.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 90 L |