1976 Alpine A 310 vs. 1993 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1993 Jaguar XJS is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jaguar XJS (223 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1976 Alpine A 310. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1976 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 714 kg more than 1976 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, 1993 Jaguar XJS (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alpine A 310. (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alpine A 310 | 1993 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Alpine | Jaguar |
| Model | A 310 | XJS |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2662 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1016 kg | 1730 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 | 62 L | 90 L |
