2002 Alpina B 10 vs. 1960 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2002 Alpina B 10 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1960 Jaguar XK. (187 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1960 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 273 kg more than 1960 Jaguar XK. 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, 2002 Alpina B 10 (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Jaguar XK. (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Alpina B 10 | 1960 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Alpina | Jaguar |
| Model | B 10 | XK |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1473 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2770 mm |
