1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1967 Jaguar 240
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Jaguar 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Jaguar 240 would be higher. At 2,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Jaguar 240 (131 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. 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, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (246 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Jaguar 240. (203 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1967 Jaguar 240 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Jaguar |
Model | 90 | 240 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2482 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5550 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 54 L |