2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione vs. 2004 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, 2004 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione 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 196 more horse power than 2004 Jaguar S-Type. (204 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 2004 Jaguar S-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 222 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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Jaguar S-Type. (436 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Jaguar S-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | 2004 Jaguar S-Type | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Jaguar |
| Model | 8C Competizione | S-Type |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4242 cc | 2722 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 436 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.8 mm | 88 mm |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.5 seconds | 9.4 seconds |
| 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 | 1722 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 69 L |
