1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante vs. 1951 Jaguar C-Type
To start off, 1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Jaguar C-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Jaguar C-Type would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Jaguar C-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Jaguar C-Type (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Jaguar C-Type should accelerate faster than 1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Jaguar C-Type weights approximately 230 kg more than 1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante. 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.
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1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante | 1951 Jaguar C-Type | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Jaguar |
Model | Disco Volante | C-Type |
Year Released | 1952 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 106 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2440 mm |