1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1996 Jaguar XK8
To start off, 1996 Jaguar XK8 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Jaguar XK8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Jaguar XK8 (291 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Jaguar XK8 should accelerate faster than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Jaguar XK8 weights approximately 403 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, 1996 Jaguar XK8 (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. (246 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1996 Jaguar XK8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1996 Jaguar XK8 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Jaguar |
Model | 90 | XK8 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 3996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 291 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6150 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
Top Speed | 178 km/hour | 251 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1653 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 75 L |