1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 1948 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (228 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1948 Jaguar XK. (160 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo should accelerate faster than 1948 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jaguar XK weights approximately 502 kg more than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo.
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, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (306 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Jaguar XK. (264 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | 1948 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Jaguar |
| Model | Navajo | XK |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1372 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2600 mm |
