1995 Alpina B 12 vs. 1998 Jaguar XKR
To start off, 1998 Jaguar XKR is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Alpina B 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Alpina B 12 would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Jaguar XKR is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1998 Jaguar XKR (542 Nm) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Alpina B 12. (469 Nm). This means 1998 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Alpina B 12. 1998 Jaguar XKR has automatic transmission and 1995 Alpina B 12 has manual transmission. 1995 Alpina B 12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Jaguar XKR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Alpina B 12 | 1998 Jaguar XKR | |
Make | Alpina | Jaguar |
Model | B 12 | XKR |
Year Released | 1995 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 370 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 542 Nm |
Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2920 mm |