1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1993 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 1993 Jaguar XJ is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta would be higher. At 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jaguar XJ (318 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (80 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
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, 1993 Jaguar XJ (464 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (162 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1993 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1993 Jaguar XJ | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Jaguar |
Model | Alfetta | XJ |
Year Released | 1979 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 318 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 464 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 78.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 250 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 Length | 4390 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 90 L |