1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1951 Jaguar C-Type
To start off, 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 is newer by 6 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 86 more horse power than 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900. (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Jaguar C-Type should accelerate faster than 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1951 Jaguar C-Type.
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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1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1951 Jaguar C-Type | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Jaguar |
Model | 1900 | C-Type |
Year Released | 1957 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2440 mm |