1987 Alpine V6 vs. 1989 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1989 Jaguar XJS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Alpine V6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Alpine V6 would be higher. At 5,343 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Jaguar XJS (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1987 Alpine V6. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1987 Alpine V6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 750 kg more than 1987 Alpine V6. 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, 1989 Jaguar XJS (440 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Alpine V6. (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Alpine V6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alpine V6 | 1989 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Alpine | Jaguar |
| Model | V6 | XJS |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 5343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| 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 | 1180 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2600 mm |
