1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 1958 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1971 Alpine A 310 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Jaguar XK (208 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 310. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Jaguar XK weights approximately 636 kg more than 1971 Alpine A 310. 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, 1958 Jaguar XK (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 310. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alpine A 310 | 1958 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Alpine | Jaguar |
| Model | A 310 | XK |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1646 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 106 mm |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 90 L |
