1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1951 Jaguar MK V
To start off, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Jaguar MK V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Jaguar MK V would be higher. At 2,663 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Jaguar MK V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1951 Jaguar MK V. (104 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1951 Jaguar MK V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Jaguar MK V weights approximately 680 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1951 Jaguar MK V (244 Nm) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm). This means 1951 Jaguar MK V 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 | 1951 Jaguar MK V | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Jaguar |
| Model | Giulia | MK V |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2900 mm |
