1973 Alpine A 310 vs. 1957 Jaguar MK VIII
To start off, 1973 Alpine A 310 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Jaguar MK VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Jaguar MK VIII would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Jaguar MK VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Jaguar MK VIII (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1973 Alpine A 310. (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Jaguar MK VIII should accelerate faster than 1973 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Jaguar MK VIII weights approximately 959 kg more than 1973 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, 1957 Jaguar MK VIII (283 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1957 Jaguar MK VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Alpine A 310 | 1957 Jaguar MK VIII | |
Make | Alpine | Jaguar |
Model | A 310 | MK VIII |
Year Released | 1973 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5550 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 283 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 106 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1784 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 77 L |