1965 Alpine A 110 vs. 1966 Jaguar E-Type
To start off, 1966 Jaguar E-Type is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Jaguar E-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Jaguar E-Type (265 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1965 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Jaguar E-Type should accelerate faster than 1965 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jaguar E-Type weights approximately 670 kg more than 1965 Alpine A 110. 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.
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1965 Alpine A 110 | 1966 Jaguar E-Type | |
Make | Alpine | Jaguar |
Model | A 110 | E-Type |
Year Released | 1965 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 4235 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 106 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1245 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 63 L |