1989 Alfa Romeo RZ vs. 1996 Jaguar XK8
To start off, 1996 Jaguar XK8 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Jaguar XK8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Jaguar XK8 weights approximately 273 kg more than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ.
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) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ. (244 Nm). This means 1996 Jaguar XK8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ. 1996 Jaguar XK8 has automatic transmission and 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ has manual transmission. 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Jaguar XK8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ | 1996 Jaguar XK8 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Jaguar |
| Model | RZ | XK8 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2958 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 291 HP |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 251 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1653 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2720 mm |
