2001 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 2001 Jaguar XJ220
To start off, both 2001 Alfa Romeo 145 and 2001 Jaguar XJ220 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,492 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Jaguar XJ220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Jaguar XJ220 (390 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 2001 Alfa Romeo 145. (103 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Jaguar XJ220 should accelerate faster than 2001 Alfa Romeo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Jaguar XJ220 weights approximately 435 kg more than 2001 Alfa Romeo 145. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Jaguar XJ220 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Jaguar XJ220. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Alfa Romeo 145, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2001 Jaguar XJ220 (1,077 Nm) has 952 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Alfa Romeo 145. (125 Nm). This means 2001 Jaguar XJ220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Alfa Romeo 145.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Alfa Romeo 145 | 2001 Jaguar XJ220 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Jaguar |
| Model | 145 | XJ220 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1370 cc | 3492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 1077 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2230 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2720 mm |
