2009 Alpina B3 vs. 1985 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 2009 Alpina B3 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1985 Jaguar XJS. (217 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1985 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 105 kg more than 2009 Alpina B3.
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, 2009 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Jaguar XJS. (331 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alpina B3 | 1985 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Alpina | Jaguar |
| Model | B3 | XJS |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3347 cc | 3590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.9 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2600 mm |
