1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1948 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1971 Alpine A 110 is newer by 23 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 (160 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 110.
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 (264 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1948 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alpine A 110 | 1948 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Alpine | Jaguar |
| Model | A 110 | XK |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1606 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 106 mm |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 63 L |
