2005 Alpina B3 vs. 1990 Jaguar Kensington
To start off, 2005 Alpina B3 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Jaguar Kensington. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Jaguar Kensington would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar Kensington is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1990 Jaguar Kensington. (295 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1990 Jaguar Kensington.
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, 1990 Jaguar Kensington (433 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar Kensington will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alpina B3 | 1990 Jaguar Kensington | |
Make | Alpina | Jaguar |
Model | B3 | Kensington |
Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3346 cc | 5344 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 433 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 12.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2870 mm |