1975 Alpine A 310 vs. 1996 Jaguar XK8
To start off, 1996 Jaguar XK8 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Jaguar XK8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Jaguar XK8 (291 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1975 Alpine A 310. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Jaguar XK8 should accelerate faster than 1975 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Jaguar XK8 weights approximately 828 kg more than 1975 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, 1996 Jaguar XK8 (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Jaguar XK8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alpine A 310. 1996 Jaguar XK8 has automatic transmission and 1975 Alpine A 310 has manual transmission. 1975 Alpine A 310 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Jaguar XK8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Alpine A 310 | 1996 Jaguar XK8 | |
| Make | Alpine | Jaguar |
| Model | A 310 | XK8 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1604 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1653 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |
