1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle vs. 1975 Jaguar XJS
To start off, both 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle and 1975 Jaguar XJS were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,342 cc (12 cylinders), 1975 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Jaguar XJS (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle. (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 900 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle. 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, 1975 Jaguar XJS (431 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle. (167 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1975 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle | 1975 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Jaguar |
| Model | Eagle | XJS |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 5342 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2600 mm |
