1984 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1999 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 1999 Jaguar XJ is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Alfa Romeo 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 630 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90.
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, 1999 Jaguar XJ (393 Nm) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90. (203 Nm). This means 1999 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90. 1999 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 has manual transmission. 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1999 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Jaguar |
| Model | 90 | XJ |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 290 HP |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1710 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2880 mm |
