1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 2005 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2005 Jaguar XJ is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar XJ (204 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 621 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. 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, 2005 Jaguar XJ (435 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. 2005 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 has manual transmission. 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 2005 Jaguar XJ | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Jaguar |
Model | 1750 | XJ |
Year Released | 1967 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 2720 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 435 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.3:1 |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 1659 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 85 L |