2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione vs. 1991 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 5,342 cc (12 cylinders), 1991 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1991 Jaguar XJS. (291 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 1991 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 430 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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Jaguar XJS. (440 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | 1991 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Jaguar |
| Model | 8C Competizione | XJS |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4242 cc | 5342 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.8 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 82 L |
