2000 Alpina B3 vs. 1957 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2000 Alpina B3 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,440 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1957 Jaguar XK. (208 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1957 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alpina B3 weights approximately 7 kg more than 1957 Jaguar XK. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Alpina B3 (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Jaguar XK. (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alpina B3 | 1957 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Alpina | Jaguar |
| Model | B3 | XK |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3299 cc | 3440 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1473 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 90 L |
