1948 Fiat 500 vs. 1948 Jaguar XK
To start off, both 1948 Fiat 500 and 1948 Jaguar XK were released in the same year (1948). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Jaguar XK (160 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1948 Fiat 500. (16 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1948 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jaguar XK weights approximately 582 kg more than 1948 Fiat 500. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Fiat 500 | 1948 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
| Model | 500 | XK |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 569 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 52 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 106 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1372 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3220 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2600 mm |
