1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1989 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 1989 Jaguar XJR is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 would be higher. At 5,996 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Jaguar XJR (318 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 762 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. 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, 1989 Jaguar XJR (476 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. 1989 Jaguar XJR has automatic transmission and 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 has manual transmission. 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Jaguar XJR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1989 Jaguar XJR | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Jaguar |
Model | 1750 | XJR |
Year Released | 1967 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 5996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 318 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 476 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 91 L |