1990 Jaguar XJR-15 vs. 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600
To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 (450 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 should accelerate faster than 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1990 Jaguar XJR-15.
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 XJR-15 (569 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 | 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | XJR-15 | 2600 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5993 cc | 2583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.5 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 307 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 60 L |
