1985 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1985 Jaguar XJS
To start off, both 1985 Alfa Romeo GTV and 1985 Jaguar XJS were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,343 cc (12 cylinders), 1985 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 720 kg more than 1985 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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1985 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1985 Jaguar XJS | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Jaguar |
Model | GTV | XJS |
Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 5343 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 280 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2600 mm |