2007 Alpina B7 vs. 1983 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 2007 Alpina B7 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1983 Jaguar XJS. (226 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1983 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alpina B7 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1983 Jaguar XJS. 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, 2007 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Jaguar XJS. (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alpina B7 | 1983 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Alpina | Jaguar |
| Model | B7 | XJS |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 3590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 92 mm |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2600 mm |
