1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1948 Jaguar Mark IV
To start off, 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 395 kg more than 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900.
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:
1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1948 Jaguar Mark IV | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Jaguar |
Model | 1900 | Mark IV |
Year Released | 1957 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1776 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3060 mm |