1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1960 Jaguar MK II
To start off, 1960 Jaguar MK II is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 2,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Jaguar MK II (120 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 610 kg more than 1957 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, 1960 Jaguar MK II (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1960 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1960 Jaguar MK II | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Jaguar |
Model | Giulietta | MK II |
Year Released | 1957 | 1960 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2483 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 76.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 90 L |