1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 1998 Jaguar XJ8
To start off, 1998 Jaguar XJ8 is newer by 27 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 3,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Jaguar XJ8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XJ8 (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 310. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XJ8 should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Jaguar XJ8 weights approximately 950 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, 1998 Jaguar XJ8 (525 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 397 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 310. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Jaguar XJ8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 310. 1998 Jaguar XJ8 has automatic transmission and 1971 Alpine A 310 has manual transmission. 1971 Alpine A 310 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Jaguar XJ8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alpine A 310 | 1998 Jaguar XJ8 | |
| Make | Alpine | Jaguar |
| Model | A 310 | XJ8 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1646 cc | 3981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 87 L |
