1984 Alpine A 310 vs. 1946 Jaguar Mark IV
To start off, 1984 Alpine A 310 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1946 Jaguar Mark IV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alpine A 310 (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1946 Jaguar Mark IV. (124 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1946 Jaguar Mark IV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 810 kg more than 1984 Alpine A 310.
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, 1946 Jaguar Mark IV (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alpine A 310. (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1946 Jaguar Mark IV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Alpine A 310 | 1946 Jaguar Mark IV | |
| Make | Alpine | Jaguar |
| Model | A 310 | Mark IV |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1946 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 3485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 3060 mm |
