1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1961 Jaguar E-Type
To start off, 1971 Alpine A 110 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Jaguar E-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Jaguar E-Type would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Jaguar E-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Jaguar E-Type (265 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Jaguar E-Type 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, 1961 Jaguar E-Type (353 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1961 Jaguar E-Type 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 | 1961 Jaguar E-Type | |
Make | Alpine | Jaguar |
Model | A 110 | E-Type |
Year Released | 1971 | 1961 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1606 cc | 3781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 106 mm |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 241 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 | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 63 L |