2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione vs. 2013 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2013 Jaguar XK is newer by 10 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 5,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar XK (542 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jaguar XK weights approximately 350 kg more than 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Jaguar XK (681 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. (441 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | 2013 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Jaguar |
| Model | 8C Competizione | XK |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4242 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 542 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 681 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.8 mm | 93 mm |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.5 seconds | 4.4 seconds |
| 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 | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4794 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1322 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2752 mm |
