2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione vs. 1949 Jaguar MK V
To start off, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Jaguar MK V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Jaguar MK V would be higher. At 4,242 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 1949 Jaguar MK V. (103 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 1949 Jaguar MK V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Jaguar MK V weights approximately 242 kg more than 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione.
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, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (441 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Jaguar MK V. (244 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Jaguar MK V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | 1949 Jaguar MK V | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Jaguar |
| Model | 8C Competizione | MK V |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4242 cc | 2663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.8 mm | 106 mm |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 146 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1742 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 63 L |
