1964 Jaguar E-Type vs. 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
To start off, 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Jaguar E-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Jaguar E-Type would be higher. At 4,691 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (444 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1964 Jaguar E-Type. (265 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 1964 Jaguar E-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione weights approximately 330 kg more than 1964 Jaguar E-Type. 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, 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (480 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Jaguar E-Type. (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Jaguar E-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Jaguar E-Type | 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | |
| Make | Jaguar | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | E-Type | 8C Competizione |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4235 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.3 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 246 km/hour | 292 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2600 mm |
