1989 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1989 Jaguar XJR
To start off, both 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 and 1989 Jaguar XJR were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,996 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Jaguar XJR (318 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1989 Alfa Romeo 75. (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1989 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 540 kg more than 1989 Alfa Romeo 75. 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, 1989 Jaguar XJR (476 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Alfa Romeo 75. (235 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1989 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Alfa Romeo 75. 1989 Jaguar XJR has automatic transmission and 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 has manual transmission. 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Jaguar XJR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1989 Jaguar XJR | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Jaguar |
Model | 75 | XJR |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 5996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 318 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 476 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 11.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 91 L |