1985 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1990 Jaguar XJ6
To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 3,239 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJ6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJ6 (200 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider. (126 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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, 1990 Jaguar XJ6 (299 Nm) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider. (178 Nm). This means 1990 Jaguar XJ6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1990 Jaguar XJ6 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Jaguar |
Model | Spider | XJ6 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1990 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1960 cc | 3239 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 299 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 83 mm |
Top Speed | 197 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2880 mm |