1990 Alpine A 610 vs. 1967 Jaguar 240
To start off, 1990 Alpine A 610 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Jaguar 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Jaguar 240 would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Jaguar 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alpine A 610 (248 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1967 Jaguar 240. (208 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1967 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 106 kg more than 1990 Alpine A 610.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Alpine A 610 (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Jaguar 240. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alpine A 610 | 1967 Jaguar 240 | |
| Make | Alpine | Jaguar |
| Model | A 610 | 240 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1967 |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1450 mm |
