1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1952 Jaguar C-Type
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Jaguar C-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Jaguar C-Type would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Jaguar C-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Jaguar C-Type (218 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. (165 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Jaguar C-Type should accelerate faster than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 227 kg more than 1952 Jaguar C-Type.
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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1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1952 Jaguar C-Type | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Jaguar |
Model | 75 | C-Type |
Year Released | 1986 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 1015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2450 mm |