2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal vs. 2003 Jaguar XJ

To start off, both 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal and 2003 Jaguar XJ were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Jaguar XJ (294 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal. (247 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 75 kg more than 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Jaguar XJ. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal will offer significantly more control. 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 Jaguar XJ (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal. (306 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal 2003 Jaguar XJ
Make Alfa Romeo Jaguar
Model Kamal XJ
Year Released 2003 2003
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3179 cc 4195 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 247 HP 294 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 6100 RPM
Torque 306 Nm 411 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 4100 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 78 mm 90.3 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1540 kg 1615 kg
Vehicle Length 4360 mm 5090 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1630 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 3040 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 85 L


 

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