1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1998 Jaguar XJ8
To start off, 1998 Jaguar XJ8 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 3,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Jaguar XJ8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XJ8 (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XJ8 should accelerate faster than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Jaguar XJ8 weights approximately 950 kg more than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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, 1998 Jaguar XJ8 (525 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 413 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1998 Jaguar XJ8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 1998 Jaguar XJ8 has automatic transmission and 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Jaguar XJ8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1998 Jaguar XJ8 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Jaguar |
| Model | Giulietta | XJ8 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 87 L |
