2004 Alpina Roadster vs. 2004 Jaguar XK
To start off, both 2004 Alpina Roadster and 2004 Jaguar XK were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Jaguar XK (390 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2004 Alpina Roadster. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2004 Alpina Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Jaguar XK weights approximately 138 kg more than 2004 Alpina Roadster. 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, 2004 Jaguar XK (525 Nm) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Alpina Roadster. (362 Nm). This means 2004 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Alpina Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Alpina Roadster | 2004 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Alpina | Jaguar |
| Model | Roadster | XK |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1758 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 75 L |
