1966 Alpine A 110 vs. 1959 Jaguar MK II
To start off, 1966 Alpine A 110 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar MK II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar MK II would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar MK II (189 HP) has 94 more horse power than 1966 Alpine A 110. (95 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 1966 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 980 kg more than 1966 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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1966 Alpine A 110 | 1959 Jaguar MK II | |
Make | Alpine | Jaguar |
Model | A 110 | MK II |
Year Released | 1966 | 1959 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1108 cc | 3781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 189 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 106 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 545 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2900 mm |