1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale vs. 1948 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale is newer by 19 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, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1948 Jaguar XK. (180 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale should accelerate faster than 1948 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jaguar XK weights approximately 670 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale.
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 (276 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1948 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale | 1948 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Jaguar |
| Model | 33 Stradale | XK |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 276 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 106 mm |
| Top Speed | 260 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 702 kg | 1372 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 63 L |
