1955 Alfa Romeo GP 159 vs. 1948 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1955 Alfa Romeo GP 159 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Alfa Romeo GP 159 (420 HP @ 9300 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1948 Jaguar XK. (160 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Alfa Romeo GP 159 should accelerate faster than 1948 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jaguar XK weights approximately 585 kg more than 1955 Alfa Romeo GP 159.
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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1955 Alfa Romeo GP 159 | 1948 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Jaguar |
Model | GP 159 | XK |
Year Released | 1955 | 1948 |
Engine Size | 1479 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 9300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1295 kg |