1950 Fiat 1400 vs. 1994 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 1994 Jaguar XJR is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Jaguar XJR (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 1950 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1950 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 622 kg more than 1950 Fiat 1400. 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, 1994 Jaguar XJR (512 Nm @ 3050 RPM) has 425 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1994 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Fiat 1400 | 1994 Jaguar XJR | |
| Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
| Model | 1400 | XJR |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 512 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3050 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1752 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 81 L |
