1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2012 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XJ is newer by 46 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XJ (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 872 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, 2012 Jaguar XJ (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (142 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 2012 Jaguar XJ 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. 2012 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2012 Jaguar XJ | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Jaguar |
Model | Giulia | XJ |
Year Released | 1966 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1874 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5252 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1456 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 3157 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 82 L |