1971 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1960 Jaguar MK II
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Jaguar MK II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Jaguar MK II would be higher. At 2,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Jaguar MK II (120 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 470 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. 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, 1960 Jaguar MK II (195 Nm) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. (121 Nm). This means 1960 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1960 Jaguar MK II | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Jaguar |
| Model | Spider | MK II |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1287 cc | 2483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2900 mm |
