1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1988 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1988 Jaguar XJS is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Jaguar XJS (219 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 630 kg more than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. 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, 1988 Jaguar XJS (331 Nm) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm). This means 1988 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1988 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Jaguar |
| Model | 1900 | XJS |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1883 cc | 3590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 219 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2600 mm |
