1980 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2013 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2013 Jaguar XK is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 5,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar XK (542 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 437 more horse power than 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider. (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jaguar XK weights approximately 850 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider. 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, 2013 Jaguar XK (681 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 532 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2013 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Jaguar |
| Model | Spider | XK |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 542 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 681 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4794 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1322 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2752 mm |
