1998 Alpina B 12 vs. 1959 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1998 Alpina B 12 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Alpina B 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 317 kg more than 1959 Jaguar XK.
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 Alpina B 12 (469 Nm) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jaguar XK. (325 Nm). This means 1998 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Alpina B 12 | 1959 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Alpina | Jaguar |
Model | B 12 | XK |
Year Released | 1998 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 251 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 325 Nm |
Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1473 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2600 mm |