1961 Alpine A 108 vs. 1948 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1961 Alpine A 108 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Jaguar XK (180 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1961 Alpine A 108. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1961 Alpine A 108. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jaguar XK weights approximately 700 kg more than 1961 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, 1948 Jaguar XK (275 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alpine A 108. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1948 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alpine A 108.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Alpine A 108 | 1948 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Alpine | Jaguar |
| Model | A 108 | XK |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 63 L |
