1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 1995 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1995 Jaguar XJS is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Jaguar XJS (223 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 310. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 894 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, 1995 Jaguar XJS (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 310. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Jaguar XJS 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 | 1995 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Alpine | Jaguar |
| Model | A 310 | XJS |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1646 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1734 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 82 L |
