1978 Alpine A 310 vs. 1948 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1978 Alpine A 310 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Jaguar XK (160 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1978 Alpine A 310. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1978 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jaguar XK weights approximately 388 kg more than 1978 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, 1948 Jaguar XK (264 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alpine A 310. (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1948 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Alpine A 310 | 1948 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Alpine | Jaguar |
| Model | A 310 | XK |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1372 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 63 L |
