2006 Jaguar XK8 vs. 1986 Alfa Romeo 90
To start off, 2006 Jaguar XK8 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Alfa Romeo 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Jaguar XK8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jaguar XK8 (294 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1986 Alfa Romeo 90. (130 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jaguar XK8 should accelerate faster than 1986 Alfa Romeo 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jaguar XK8 weights approximately 655 kg more than 1986 Alfa Romeo 90. 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, 2006 Jaguar XK8 (411 Nm) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Alfa Romeo 90. (176 Nm). This means 2006 Jaguar XK8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Alfa Romeo 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Jaguar XK8 | 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | XK8 | 90 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 294 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 66.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2520 mm |
