1984 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2013 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2013 Jaguar XK is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 5,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jaguar XK weights approximately 740 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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.
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1984 Alfa Romeo GTV | 2013 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Jaguar |
Model | GTV | XK |
Year Released | 1984 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 503 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4794 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2032 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1322 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2752 mm |