1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 2007 Jaguar XJ6
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XJ6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XJ6 (240 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1970 Alpine A 110. (118 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 1970 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jaguar XJ6 weights approximately 915 kg more than 1970 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. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Jaguar XJ6 (300 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alpine A 110. (122 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XJ6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alpine A 110. 2007 Jaguar XJ6 has automatic transmission and 1970 Alpine A 110 has manual transmission. 1970 Alpine A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Jaguar XJ6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alpine A 110 | 2007 Jaguar XJ6 | |
Make | Alpine | Jaguar |
Model | A 110 | XJ6 |
Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 2966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.7 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 233 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1545 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 2110 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 85 L |