1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1996 Jaguar XK8
To start off, 1996 Jaguar XK8 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Jaguar XK8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Jaguar XK8 (291 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (163 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Jaguar XK8 should accelerate faster than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Jaguar XK8 weights approximately 1023 kg more than 1966 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, 1996 Jaguar XK8 (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Jaguar XK8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1996 Jaguar XK8 has automatic transmission and 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Jaguar XK8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1996 Jaguar XK8 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Jaguar |
Model | Giulia | XK8 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 3996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 291 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6150 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1653 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 75 L |