1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1952 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1971 Alpine A 110 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Jaguar XK (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 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, 1952 Jaguar XK (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1952 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 | 1952 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Alpine | Jaguar |
Model | A 110 | XK |
Year Released | 1971 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1606 cc | 3441 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 290 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 | 201 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 63 L |