1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1991 Jaguar XJR-15
To start off, 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 would be higher. At 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 (450 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (156 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 should accelerate faster than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1991 Jaguar XJR-15.
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, 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 (570 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Jaguar |
Model | Alfa 6 | XJR-15 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 5993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 450 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 570 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 78.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 307 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 1 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 90 L |