2000 Alpina B 10 vs. 1992 Jaguar XJ220
To start off, 2000 Alpina B 10 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Jaguar XJ220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Jaguar XJ220 would be higher. At 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 (542 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 2000 Alpina B 10. (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 should accelerate faster than 2000 Alpina B 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 318 kg more than 1992 Jaguar XJ220.
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, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 (642 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alpina B 10. (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1992 Jaguar XJ220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Alpina B 10.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alpina B 10 | 1992 Jaguar XJ220 | |
| Make | Alpina | Jaguar |
| Model | B 10 | XJ220 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 3492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 542 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 642 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1422 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2650 mm |
