1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1949 Jaguar Mark IV
To start off, 1971 Alpine A 110 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 3,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Jaguar Mark IV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 110 (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1949 Jaguar Mark IV. (123 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1949 Jaguar Mark IV.
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, 1949 Jaguar Mark IV (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1949 Jaguar Mark IV 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 | 1949 Jaguar Mark IV | |
| Make | Alpine | Jaguar |
| Model | A 110 | Mark IV |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1606 cc | 3483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 3060 mm |
