1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1966 Jaguar 420G
To start off, 1966 Jaguar 420G is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Jaguar 420G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Jaguar 420G (255 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900. (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Jaguar 420G should accelerate faster than 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jaguar 420G weights approximately 778 kg more than 1955 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.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1966 Jaguar 420G | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Jaguar |
Model | 1900 | 420G |
Year Released | 1955 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 4235 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1778 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 90 L |