1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1994 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1994 Jaguar XJS is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Jaguar XJS (222 HP) has 141 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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.
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1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1994 Jaguar XJS | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Jaguar |
Model | Giulia | XJS |
Year Released | 1971 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 222 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 82 L |