1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1993 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1993 Jaguar XJS is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jaguar XJS (222 HP) has 170 more horse power than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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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1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1993 Jaguar XJS | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Jaguar |
Model | Giulietta | XJS |
Year Released | 1959 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 222 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 82 L |