1984 Alpine A 310 vs. 1992 Jaguar XJR-15
To start off, 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 (450 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 1984 Alpine A 310. (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 should accelerate faster than 1984 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1984 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, 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 (569 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alpine A 310. (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 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 | 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 | |
Make | Alpine | Jaguar |
Model | A 310 | XJR-15 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 5993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 450 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 569 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 78.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 1 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 90 L |