1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1967 Jaguar 240
To start off, 1967 Jaguar 240 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 2,482 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Jaguar 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Jaguar 240 (131 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 564 kg more than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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, 1967 Jaguar 240 (203 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Jaguar 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1967 Jaguar 240 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Jaguar |
Model | Giulietta | 240 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2482 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5550 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 54 L |