1998 Alpina B 12 vs. 1966 Jaguar 420G
To start off, 1998 Alpina B 12 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Jaguar 420G. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Jaguar 420G would be higher. At 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Jaguar 420G is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 12 kg more than 1966 Jaguar 420G.
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 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Jaguar 420G. (373 Nm). This means 1998 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Jaguar 420G.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Alpina B 12 | 1966 Jaguar 420G | |
Make | Alpina | Jaguar |
Model | B 12 | 420G |
Year Released | 1998 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 4235 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 255 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 373 Nm |
Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1778 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3050 mm |