1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1999 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1999 Jaguar XK is newer by 25 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 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Jaguar XK (291 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Jaguar XK weights approximately 530 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, 1999 Jaguar XK (393 Nm) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1999 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1999 Jaguar XK 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. 1999 Jaguar XK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1999 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Jaguar |
| Model | Giulia | XK |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| 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 | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 75 L |
