1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 1967 Jaguar MK II
To start off, 1971 Alpine A 310 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Jaguar MK II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Jaguar MK II would be higher. At 2,481 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Jaguar MK II (120 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 310. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 610 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, 1967 Jaguar MK II (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 310. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Jaguar MK II 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 | 1967 Jaguar MK II | |
Make | Alpine | Jaguar |
Model | A 310 | MK II |
Year Released | 1971 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1646 cc | 2481 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 90 L |