1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1994 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 1994 Jaguar XJR is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Jaguar XJR (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 682 kg more than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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, 1994 Jaguar XJR (512 Nm @ 3050 RPM) has 391 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (121 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1994 Jaguar XJR | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Jaguar |
Model | Giulietta | XJR |
Year Released | 1978 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1357 cc | 3980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 322 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 512 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3050 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1752 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2080 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 81 L |