2002 Alpina B 10 vs. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign
To start off, 2002 Alpina B 10 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Jaguar Sovereign. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Jaguar Sovereign would be higher. At 5,342 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Jaguar Sovereign is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1972 Jaguar Sovereign. (295 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1972 Jaguar Sovereign. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign weights approximately 240 kg more than 2002 Alpina B 10.
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, 2002 Alpina B 10 (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Jaguar Sovereign. (433 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2002 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Jaguar Sovereign. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign has automatic transmission and 2002 Alpina B 10 has manual transmission. 2002 Alpina B 10 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Alpina B 10 | 1972 Jaguar Sovereign | |
Make | Alpina | Jaguar |
Model | B 10 | Sovereign |
Year Released | 2002 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4619 cc | 5342 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 342 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 433 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2870 mm |