1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1948 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Jaguar XK (160 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jaguar XK weights approximately 550 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 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, 1948 Jaguar XK (264 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1948 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1948 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Jaguar |
Model | Giulia | XK |
Year Released | 1965 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 264 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 745 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 63 L |