1967 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1991 Jaguar XJR-15
To start off, 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 (450 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 280 kg more than 1991 Jaguar XJR-15.
Let's talk about torque, 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 (570 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Jaguar |
| Model | Spider | XJR-15 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 5993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 1 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 90 L |
