1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1993 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1993 Jaguar XJS is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 5,996 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jaguar XJS (309 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 760 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 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, 1993 Jaguar XJS (476 Nm) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1993 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1993 Jaguar XJS has automatic transmission and 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Jaguar XJS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1993 Jaguar XJS | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Jaguar |
Model | Giulia | XJS |
Year Released | 1974 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 5996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 309 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 476 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 78.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 86 L |