1972 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 2007 Jaguar XK8
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XK8 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XK8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XK8 (294 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo GTA. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XK8 should accelerate faster than 1972 Alfa Romeo GTA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jaguar XK8 weights approximately 1055 kg more than 1972 Alfa Romeo GTA. 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, 2007 Jaguar XK8 (412 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo GTA. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XK8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo GTA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alfa Romeo GTA | 2007 Jaguar XK8 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Jaguar |
| Model | GTA | XK8 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 294 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 412 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 75 L |
