1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1986 Jaguar XJ6
To start off, 1986 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,918 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Jaguar XJ6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Jaguar XJ6 (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. (164 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Jaguar XJ6 weights approximately 605 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. 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, 1986 Jaguar XJ6 (239 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Jaguar XJ6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1986 Jaguar XJ6 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Jaguar |
Model | 2600 | XJ6 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 2918 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 164 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 239 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 74.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 12.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2880 mm |